Whitburn, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitburn, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitburn are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitburn
Whitburn is a picturesque village located in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, just 3 miles north of Sunderland and 4 miles south of South Shields. Nestled on a south-facing slope of the Magnesian Limestone plateau, it boasts a population of 7,448, as recorded in the 2011 UK Census. Historically rooted in fishing and agriculture, the village features essential amenities such as schools, churches, a cricket club, recreational areas, a pub, and diverse shops, making it a vibrant community for potential planning developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sunderland
- Parliamentary constituency: Sunderland Central
- LSOA: Sunderland 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitburn.
- 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 Whitburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Whitburn.
- 260221 - 1 Birch Avenue, Whitburn, SR6 7AR
Single storey rear extension with 3no. rooflights
Status: Undecided | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-15 - 260076 - MARSDEN QUARRY, Coast Road, Whitburn, South Tyneside, SR6 7HB
Importation of inert waste for the purpose of restoring the quarry void. (Application under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Conditions 1, 4 and 31 of previously approved Pla
Status: Undecided | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 4 Augusta Terrace Whitburn SR6 7ET
Single storey side/rear extension and new pitched roof to existing off shoot
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 6 Hillside Drive, Whitburn, SR6 7LF
Proposed single storey rear and side extension and front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 22 Fulmar Walk Whitburn SR6 7BW
First floor side bedroom extension - resubmission of previous permission ST/0777/21/HFUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 33 Lizard Lane Whitburn SR6 7AH
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of a semi detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 15 Central Avenue Whitburn SR6 7LB
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 8 Cedar Grove Whitburn SR6 7BD
Proposed single storey front lounge and hall extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Whitburn in Tyne and Wear
Whitburn is a picturesque village located in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, just 3 miles north of Sunderland and 4 miles south of South Shields. Nestled on a south-facing slope of the Magnesian Limestone plateau, it boasts a population of 7,448, as recorded in the 2011 UK Census. Historically rooted in fishing and agriculture, the village features essential amenities such as schools, churches, a cricket club, recreational areas, a pub, and diverse shops, making it a vibrant community for potential planning developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitburn a particularly low-crime area.
Whitburn has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitburn Bents, Whitburn. 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 Whitburn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 2 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, Whitburn 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 Whitburn
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Whitburn. The average decision time was 55 days.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitburn were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 10 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.