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Planning in West Boldon

Approved
98%
50 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around West Boldon

Postcode districts

NE36 37 applications in the last 12 monthsNE35 9 applications in the last 12 monthsNE34 42 applications in the last 12 monthsSR6 88 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 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.

Property prices in West Boldon show an average sale price of £253,337, 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 (February 2026). This makes West Boldon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Boldon has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Boldon 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 West Boldon, 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, 68 planning applications were submitted near West Boldon. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), tree works (18), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Boldon?
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near West Boldon. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Boldon?
The average planning decision time near West Boldon is 82 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 West Boldon?
The planning approval rate near West Boldon is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Boldon?
The most common type of planning application near West Boldon is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Boldon?
You can search and track planning applications near West Boldon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.