South Shields, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · Town
About South Shields
South Shields is a coastal port town located in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, positioned on the southern bank of the River Tyne's mouth. Historically known as Arbeia during Roman times and Caer Urfa in the Early Middle Ages, it is now the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear, boasting a population of 75,337 as of 2021. This vibrant town presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rich history and coastal charm.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £138,258 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
- LSOA: South Tyneside 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Shields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Shields.
- 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 Shields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near South Shields.
- - 1 Claypath Lane South Shields NE33 4NU
Advertisement Consent for Totem pole
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 106 Fowler Street South Shields NE33 1PZ
Application for prior approval under, Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 for the Change of use of rear of ground floor, first floo
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 19 Frederick Street South Shields NE33 5DY
Proposed 3 storey rear extension with roof terrace. Proposed front and rear dormer windows to attic level. Proposed bay window at first floor level. Proposed conversion of existing storage to sun bed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 13-15 Frederick Street South Shields NE33 5DY
Large rear extension of existing building (single storey, but to eaves level) and enclosure of existing hardstanding rear yard to facilitate change of use of rear ground floor to separate commercial s
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Land South West of Telephone Exchange Claypath Lane Crossgate South Shields NE33 4PG
Discharge of Condition 3 - External Facing Materials relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0746/22/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - land north of, Maldon Road, Tiptree Colchester
Outline planning permission (all matters reserved, except for access) for up to 165 dwellings (including affordable housing), car park, public open space, landscaping, children's play area, sustainabl
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Land South West of Telephone Exchange Claypath Lane Crossgate South Shields NE33 4PG
Application for Non-Material Amendment in relation to previously approved Planning Application ST/0746/22/FUL to relocate the bin store to the opposite end of the parking bays (to the west), extend th
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 1-4 Claypath Lane South Shields Land South West of Telephone Exchange Claypath Lane Crossgate South Shields NE33 4PG
Discharge of conditions 5 - Investigation and Risk Assessment, 6 - remediation, 11 - Drainage Scheme, 14 - Construction Method Statement & 18 - Car and Cycle Parking Layout - relating to previously ap
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - St Michaels And All Angels Church, Vicarage Westoe Road South Shields NE33 3PD
Change of use from C3 (Private Dwelling Home) to C2 (Residential Institution), to develop the 7 bedroom dwelling house at St Michaels Vicarage to a Residential Children's Home for a maximum of five ch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 44 Charlotte Street South Shields NE33 1PX
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E), or betting office or pay day loan shop to mixed use including
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 1, 3 and 3a Beach Road South Shields South Tyneside NE33 2QA
Discharge of conditions 4 (roof window details), 5 (rear first floor window infill details), 6 (details of works to windows) and 13 (internal door opening blocking up details) - relating to previous a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - 72 New Green Street South Shields NE33 5DL
Demolish existing single storey rear storage extension. Construct new 3 storey flat roofed extension - freezers/store and W.C. to ground floor to rear of existing sandwich shop, office/store/W.C. to f
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of South Shields in Tyne and Wear
South Shields is a coastal port town located in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, positioned on the southern bank of the River Tyne's mouth. Historically known as Arbeia during Roman times and Caer Urfa in the Early Middle Ages, it is now the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear, boasting a population of 75,337 as of 2021. This vibrant town presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rich history and coastal charm.
Property prices in South Shields show an average sale price of £138,258, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Shields a particularly low-crime area.
South Shields has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Quay, Fish Quay, Mill Dam, Mariners' Cottages, Westoe. 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 Shields includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 1 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 Shields 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 Shields
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near South Shields. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near South Shields.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near South Shields were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- High Shields planning applications
- The Lawe planning applications
- Cauldwell planning applications
- West Park planning applications
- Westoe planning applications
- West Harton planning applications
- Tyne Dock planning applications
- North Shields planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.