How long do planning decisions take near South Bents?

The average planning decision time near South Bents is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near South Bents?

The planning approval rate near South Bents is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Bents?

The most common type of planning application near South Bents is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Bents?

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South Bents, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Bents, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in South Bents are administered by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Tyneside
Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
LSOA: South Tyneside 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Bents.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Bents.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Bents based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near South Bents.

- 35 Ocean Park Road Sunderland SR6 8BP
Discharge of condition 3 (Replacement trees) attached to planning approval 25/02541/TPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 16 Weardale Avenue Whitburn Sunderland SR6 8AS
Variation of condition 2 (In Accordance With Approved Plans) attached to 25/00818/FUL (Demolition of single storey rear extension erection of a first floor extension above the existing garage and a si
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-09-19
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- The Stack Whitburn Road Sunderland
Application for the permanent retention of existing shipping containers to create a 2-storey mixed use development, associated external decking, stairs and lift, together with a future phase 2 (all as
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-01-31
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- Rear Of Dykelands Road Car Park Dykelands Road Sunderland
Development of a new childrens play area to include a bridge, public walkways, landscaping, and several discrete play areas, along with the redevelopment of the existing play area to provide grassed o
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-10-12
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- 20 Ocean Park Road Sunderland SR6 8BP
T1 Downey Birch, Crown reduction 30%. T2 Downey Birch, Crown reduction 30%. T3 Ash, Remove tree. T4 Ash, Remove tree. T5 Ash, Remove tree. T6 Oak, Crown reduction 30%. T7 Sycamore, Crown reduction 30%
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-09-02
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A brief summary of South Bents in Tyne and Wear

South Bents is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Bents a particularly low-crime area.

South Bents has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitburn Bents, Whitburn, Roker Park, Sunderland. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around South Bents includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Bents planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in South Bents

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near South Bents. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Bents may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near South Bents slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near South Bents were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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