West Boldon, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Boldon, Tyne and Wear.
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Planning applications in West Boldon 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.
About West Boldon
West Boldon is one of the three villages that comprise The Boldons, along with East Boldon and Boldon Colliery, located in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. As of the 2001 census, the area had a population of 13,271, making it a key community for local planning and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £253,337 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
- LSOA: South Tyneside 023C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Boldon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Boldon.
- 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 West Boldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
414 planning applications found near West Boldon.
- - 4 Owen Drive, West Boldon, NE36 0HU
Single storey outbuilding to be used as a dog grooming facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 260311 - Slieve Donard, Dipe Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0PH
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Slieve Donard, Dipe Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0PH
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 33 Byron Avenue Boldon Colliery NE35 9DT
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 1 Shepherds Way, West Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0QT
Single storey rear extension with 2no. roof lights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - 260183 - 2 St Nicholas Road West Boldon South Tyneside NE36 0QR
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium) carry out a 20% crown thin to remove selected secondary and tertiary branches throughout the crown.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-02 - - 2 St Nicholas Road West Boldon South Tyneside NE36 0QR
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium) carry out a 20% crown thin to remove selected secondary and tertiary branches throughout the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - Viewmoredetailsfor260145 - 79 Addison Road West Boldon South Tyneside NE36 0QZ
Loft conversion with 3no conservation rooflights to front roof slope and 3no conservation rooflights to rear (bedroom, study, en-suite and wardrobe to converted roofspace). Resubmission of previous pe
Status: Undecided | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 79 Addison Road West Boldon South Tyneside NE36 0QZ
Loft conversion with 3no conservation rooflights to front roof slope and 3no conservation rooflights to rear (bedroom, study, en-suite and wardrobe to converted roofspace). Resubmission of previous pe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 9 Western Terrace, East Boldon, NE36 0RX
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Apple - Fell; poor condition T2- Apple - reduce crown by 1.5m; reduce shading T3 - Apple - reduce crown by 2m and remove stem overh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Boldon Golf Club Ltd,Dipe Lane,East Boldon,NE36 0PQ
The removal of the existing dormer, removal of the chimneys and copings, and the replacement of the existing roof slates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 29 Prospect Gardens West Boldon NE36 6JQ
Ground floor kitchen, utility and shower room and first floor bedrooms extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 Mansfield Court,West Boldon,South Tyneside,NE36 0PL
Replacement of existing flat roof over existing garage with new hipped pitched roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 15 Hindmarch Drive West Boldon NE36 0HG
Proposed single storey, flat roof rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 3 Mansion House St Nicholas Terrace West Boldon NE36 0QW
Listed Building Consent sought for double glazed timber rear window. Replace UPVC patio doors with UPVC door and window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 3 Addison Road West Boldon NE36 0QY
Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 357). 1G - pair of whitebeam in front garden - crown lift to 2m over lawn and 3m over footpath
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 5 Owen Drive West Boldon NE36 0HP
Proposed front single storey porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 1 Three Rivers Court West Boldon NE36 0QJ
Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 242): T1 - Acer saccharinum - Crown lift to 4m to facilitate vehicular access and formative crown reduction by 1.5m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 9 Addison Road West Boldon NE36 0QY
Rear extension of the following dimensions: (i) Extending 4.00 metres beyond the original rear wall (ii) A maximum height of 3.00 metres (iii) An eaves height of 2.90 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 10 Burnside Close Boldon Colliery NE35 9BU
Rear ground floor extension to rear lounge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-06-04
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A brief summary of West Boldon in Tyne and Wear
West Boldon is one of the three villages that comprise The Boldons, along with East Boldon and Boldon Colliery, located in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. As of the 2001 census, the area had a population of 13,271, making it a key community for local planning and development considerations.
Property prices in West Boldon show an average sale price of £253,337, 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 West Boldon a particularly low-crime area.
West Boldon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Boldon, East Boldon. 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 West Boldon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Farm Meadow, Boldon SSSI. 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 West Boldon
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near West Boldon. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Boldon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near West Boldon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Boldon were full planning applications (38), tree works (26), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 76 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Boldon Colliery planning applications
- New Town planning applications
- East Boldon planning applications
- Downhill planning applications
- Biddick Hall planning applications
- Hylton Red House planning applications
- Simonside planning applications
- Whiteleas planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.