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Planning in Thornaby-on-Tees

Approved
80%
35 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thornaby-on-Tees in the last 24 months, from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Thornaby-on-Tees show an average sale price of £171,181, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thornaby-on-Tees area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Thornaby-on-Tees has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornaby-on-Tees 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 Thornaby-on-Tees, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Thornaby-on-Tees. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were telecoms (24), full planning applications (6), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornaby-on-Tees?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Thornaby-on-Tees. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornaby-on-Tees?
The average planning decision time near Thornaby-on-Tees is 40 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 Thornaby-on-Tees?
The planning approval rate near Thornaby-on-Tees is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornaby-on-Tees?
The most common type of planning application near Thornaby-on-Tees is telecoms, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornaby-on-Tees?
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