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Planning in The Lawe

Approved
95%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Lawe in the last 24 months, from South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around The Lawe

Postcode districts

NE33 39 applications in the last 12 monthsNE29 97 applications in the last 12 monthsNE30 151 applications in the last 12 monthsSR5 63 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

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About The Lawe

The Lawe is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in The Lawe show an average sale price of £158,256, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Lawe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Lawe has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Lawe 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Lawe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near The Lawe. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Lawe?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near The Lawe. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Lawe?
The average planning decision time near The Lawe is 66 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 The Lawe?
The planning approval rate near The Lawe is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Lawe?
The most common type of planning application near The Lawe is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Lawe?
You can search and track planning applications near The Lawe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.