Westoe, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westoe, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Westoe
Westoe, once a distinct village near South Shields in the South Tyneside district of Tyne and Wear, has now integrated into the town's urban landscape. It serves as a notable area within South Shields and is designated as an electoral ward, making it relevant for local planning applications and community engagement initiatives.
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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 001C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westoe.
- 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 Westoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Westoe.
- - 46 Kingsway, South Shields, NE33 3NN
Demolish detached garage. Front porch. Two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Site Of Former Frankies Ph South Promenade South Shields NE33 2LD
Reserved Matters Application for the access, appearance, landscaping, layout & scale of beach huts, retail pods, wc's, office, waste store & landscaping as approved under outline application ST/0689/2
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 34 Rockcliffe South Shields NE33 3JH
Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 221 ) 1T - Sycamore - 1.5m crown reduction - to reduce shading
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 12 The Broadway South Shields NE33 3NQ
Front bedroom extension to replace dormer window, squaring off the 1st floor front of the property, with a flat roof over the extended bedroom. New front door and window and reinstate red brick to the
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 355 Bamburgh Avenue South Shields NE33 3HY
Single storey front extension, part single storey part 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension - living/sitting room, utility, and bedroom extension, convert garage to lounge and pitc
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 49 Greenside Drift South Shields NE33 3ND
Single storey rear extension to provide a lounge dining area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 64 Hutton Row South Shields NE33 3PB
Conversion of roofspace to ensuite bedroom with 5no. rooflights (3no. to front slope, 2no.to rear)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Westoe in Tyne and Wear
Westoe, once a distinct village near South Shields in the South Tyneside district of Tyne and Wear, has now integrated into the town's urban landscape. It serves as a notable area within South Shields and is designated as an electoral ward, making it relevant for local planning applications and community engagement initiatives.
Property prices in Westoe show an average sale price of £138,258, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Westoe is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Westoe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mariners' Cottages, Westoe. 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 Westoe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westoe 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 Westoe
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Westoe. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Westoe.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Westoe were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.