Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · Town
Planning applications in Whitley Bay are administered by North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay is a vibrant seaside town located in the North Tyneside borough of Tyne and Wear, England. Once part of Northumberland, it has been integrated into Tyne and Wear since 1974 and lies approximately 10 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. With a population of 38,323 as of the 2021 census, Whitley Bay presents a dynamic environment for planning applications, reflecting its growth and community needs.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,322 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Tynemouth
- LSOA: North Tyneside 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitley Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitley Bay.
- 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 Whitley Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
488 planning applications found near Whitley Bay.
- 26/00999/TREECA - 87 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 3LL
T1 Cherry - fell tree and grind out stump. T2 Laburnum - fell tree and grind out stump
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 87 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 3LL
T1 Cherry - fell tree and grind out stump. T2 Laburnum - fell tree and grind out stump
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 86 - 90 Park View Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 3RA
2no. signs one to shop front and one to shop side both with troughlight
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 118 - 120 Park View Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 3QN
LED Signage to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/00809/ADV - 15 - 25 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1LX
Removal of existing illuminated signage and associated feature 3D metal work from the existing facade to be replaced with new LED lit signage and new cladding features to redress the building fascia (
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00808/FUL - 15 - 25 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1LX
Removal of existing illuminated signage and associated feature 3D metal work from the existing facade to be replaced with new LED lit signage and new cladding features to redress the building fascia (
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 15 - 25 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1LX
Removal of existing illuminated signage and associated feature 3D metal work from the existing facade to be replaced with new LED lit signage and new cladding features to redress the building fascia (
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 15 - 25 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1LX
Removal of existing illuminated signage and associated feature 3D metal work from the existing facade to be replaced with new LED lit signage and new cladding features to redress the building fascia (
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 3 Bournemouth Gardens Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1QG
Single Storey Extension to Rear. Height to eaves 2.20m, maximum height above ground level 3.50m, total projection from rear wall of original house 4.50m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 118 - 120 Park View Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 3QN
Alterations to shop frontage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/00724/FUL - 54 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1NQ
Variation of Condition No. 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/01607/FULH in order to reflect the development as constructed, including the insertion of a new single pane window within the si
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 54 Marine Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1NQ
Variation of Condition No. 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/01607/FULH in order to reflect the development as constructed, including the insertion of a new single pane window within the si
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 2 Holly Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1ED
Loft conversion with rear dormer and side glazing (not obscure) and 4No. roof windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 169 - 171 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2DN
Application to vary a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - The Brewery 2 - 4 South Parade Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2RG
Application to vary a premises licence under Licensing Act 2003
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 27 Holly Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1EB
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 2 Marden Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2JH
Subdivision of residential unit to form 2 residential units, including addition of 2no roof dormers to the rear and 2no. rooflights to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 7 Ocean View Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1AL
Confirmation of the existing lawful use of the property as a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 12 Bideford Gardens Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1QW
Proposed conservatory to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 68 Cambridge Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1BA
Loft conversion to first floor flat with 3no. rooflights to front and 3no. rooflights to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Whitley Bay in Tyne and Wear
Whitley Bay is a vibrant seaside town located in the North Tyneside borough of Tyne and Wear, England. Once part of Northumberland, it has been integrated into Tyne and Wear since 1974 and lies approximately 10 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. With a population of 38,323 as of the 2021 census, Whitley Bay presents a dynamic environment for planning applications, reflecting its growth and community needs.
Property prices in Whitley Bay show an average sale price of £304,322, 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 Whitley Bay a particularly low-crime area.
Whitley Bay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monkseaton, Cullercoats. 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 Whitley Bay includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 1 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, Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay
In the last 24 months, 262 planning applications were submitted near Whitley Bay. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Whitley Bay.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Whitley Bay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whitley Bay were full planning applications (123), outline applications (38), tree works (38). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 48 medium-scale applications, 188 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
56 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 49 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 186 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 58 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Monkseaton planning applications
- Whitley Sands planning applications
- Marden planning applications
- West Monkseaton planning applications
- Preston Grange planning applications
- Cullercoats planning applications
- Earsdon planning applications
- Tynemouth planning applications
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.