West Harton, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Harton, Tyne and Wear.
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About West Harton
West Harton, located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, is predominantly a residential neighbourhood featuring key amenities such as St Wilfrid's College and Brinkburn Recreation Ground. The area also hosts South Tyneside District Hospital, making it an important hub for both education and healthcare within the town.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £138,258 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
- LSOA: South Tyneside 005C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Harton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Harton.
- 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 Harton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
97 planning applications found near West Harton.
- - 34 Alnwick Road, South Shields, NE34 0LB
Change of use from C3 dwellings to C4 House in Multiple Occupation [HMO] (5 persons)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - South Tyneside District Hospital Bede Wing Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2 Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 for proposed demolition of the Bede Wing at South Tyneside Hospital
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - 153 Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PW
Single storey extension to rear to connect into existing rear extension. Lean-to roof with 3 roof lights, bi-fold door and window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 134 Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PW
Retrospective application for a woodburner flue in existing garden shed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-02-20
View full details - - 74 Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PP
Demolish existing single storey rear kitchen extension and construct new single storey rear kitchen/family/dining room extension with 2no. rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-01-13
View full details - - Pharmacy South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, for the proposed demolition of the pharmacy building at S
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-10-06
View full details - - South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Application for Non-Material Amendment to previously approved planning application ST/0812/21/FUL that granted permission for the construction of an Integrated Diagnostic Centre. Amendment now sought
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-08-15
View full details - - St Wilfrids RC College Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0QA
Discharge of Condition 5: Travel Plan - relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0955/20/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-04-26
View full details - - 69 Ullswater Gardens South Shields NE34 0PS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-03-18
View full details - - South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Installation of 6no. Air-handling Units on the roof of the single storey radiology department with associated ductwork (supply & extract) routed over parapet wall and along building facade to serve a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-02-17
View full details - - Doctors Residence and The Leas Buildings South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed demolition of Doctors Residence and The Leas Buildings {under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the Town and Country Planning (Gener
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-01-04
View full details - - Doctors Residence and The Leas Buildings South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL PRODUCED INCORRECT APPLICATION/YEAR SUFFIX - SEE ST/0149/22/DEM
PRODUCED INCORRECT YEAR SUFFIX - SEE ST/0149/22/DEM Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed demolition of Doctors Residence and The Leas Buildings {under Schedule 2, Part
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2022-01-04
View full details - - 1-13 (inclusive) GARAGE BLOCK Temple Park Road South Shields South Tyneside
Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, for the demolition of garage Block 1-13 Temple Park Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-12-21
View full details - - South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Installation of a supply and extract air handling unit and ventilation system on the roof of the CT Scanner Unit Department.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-12-09
View full details - - St Wilfrids Rc College Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0QA
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 2 of planning permission ref: ST/0955/20/FUL for a two storey extension to the existing school building. The am
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-11-17
View full details - - South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL
Integrated Diagnostic Centre, comprising a single storey construction with a sloped roof and separate covered entrance on the site previously housing a disused 1930's nurses' accommodation building. T
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - St Wilfrids RC College Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0QA
Discharge of Conditons 8 - Detailed Remediation Strategy - relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0955/20/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-05-19
View full details - - St Wilfrids RC College Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0QA
Discharge of Condition 7 - Investigation and Risk Assessment - relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0955/20/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-05-19
View full details - - 101 Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0PR
Single storey rear extension with lean to roof and rooflights and single storey side extension with pitched roof and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-02-01
View full details - - 47 Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0PU
Rear extension of the following dimensions: (i) Extending 4.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house (ii) A maximum height of 3.50 metres (iii) An eaves height of 2.50 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2021-01-26
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A brief summary of West Harton in Tyne and Wear
West Harton, located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, is predominantly a residential neighbourhood featuring key amenities such as St Wilfrid's College and Brinkburn Recreation Ground. The area also hosts South Tyneside District Hospital, making it an important hub for both education and healthcare within the town.
Property prices in West Harton show an average sale price of £138,258, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Harton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Harton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westoe. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Harton 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.
Planning Activity in West Harton
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near West Harton. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 West Harton.
At 62 days on average, decisions near West Harton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Harton were full planning applications (28), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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