Thornaby-on-Tees, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornaby-on-Tees, County Durham.
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About Thornaby-on-Tees
Thornaby-on-Tees, often simply called Thornaby, is a town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 3.5 miles southeast of Middlesbrough and 41 miles north of York. Situated on the south bank of the River Tees, it is part of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees and the Tees Valley region, with a population of 24,741 recorded in the 2011 census. This vibrant area is significant for planning applications, given its strategic location and community development potential.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornaby-on-Tees.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornaby-on-Tees.
- 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 Thornaby-on-Tees based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Thornaby-on-Tees.
- - 67 Clarendon Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8JJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's home (C2) for up to 2No. children, with a manager and up to 2No. carers staying overnight on rota.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 327 Thornaby Road Thornaby Stockton-On-Tees TS17 8PH
Section 73 application to vary condition no2 (Approved Plans) of planning approval 24/1546/FUL - Erection of dormer windows to the front and rear and new pitched roof over existing garage. Erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land To The West Of Thornaby Pavillion Thornaby TS17 9EW
Non material amendment to planning approval 24/1351/FUL (Alterations to approved plans and materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 Baffin Court Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0DQ
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1No. 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Fire Station Master Road Thornaby
Part retrospective application for the temporary change of use of a section of public green space to site compound, including erection of 2.5m gate and fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 103 Redcar Road Thornaby
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 7 Vale House Pavilion Shopping Centre Thornaby TS17 9FD
Change of Use of retail unit (E) to drinking establishment (Sui Generis), including external alterations and creation of first floor to provide ancillary managers accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 54 Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DB
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 8 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 24 Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DD
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 10 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 50 Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DD
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 8 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 160 Redcar Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8LR
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 46 Avon Close Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8JE
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 9 metre medium wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 54 Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DB
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 50 Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DD
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 40 Clarendon Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8JJ
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 12 Windsor Oval Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8PP
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 10 metre medium wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 136 Thorntree Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8LX
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (demolition of existing garage and rear extension)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Land To The West Of Thornaby Pavillion Thornaby TS17 9EW
Information to discharge condition no16 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning approval 24/1351/FUL - Erection of a leisure centre incorporating a gym and swimming pool, along with a link bridge to provi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - St Patricks Catholic College Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DE
Erection of 1no temporary building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 464A Thornaby Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8QL
Application to crown lift by 30% 1no Oak Tree (T1) of Tree Preservation Order 613 (00.8.5.611)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Thornaby-on-Tees in County Durham
Thornaby-on-Tees, often simply called Thornaby, is a town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, just 3.5 miles southeast of Middlesbrough and 41 miles north of York. Situated on the south bank of the River Tees, it is part of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees and the Tees Valley region, with a population of 24,741 recorded in the 2011 census. This vibrant area is significant for planning applications, given its strategic location and community development potential.
Property prices in Thornaby-on-Tees show an average sale price of £154,624, 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 Thornaby-on-Tees a particularly low-crime area.
Thornaby-on-Tees has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornaby Green. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Thornaby-on-Tees includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Thornaby-on-Tees
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Thornaby-on-Tees. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Thornaby-on-Tees.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornaby-on-Tees were telecoms (19), full planning applications (7), amendments (4).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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