Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · Town
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: £242,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: Tynemouth
- LSOA: North Tyneside 003C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Whitley Bay.
- [Warning no longer in force] Tyne and Wear coast
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
27 planning applications found near Whitley Bay.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-20
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: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 156 - 158 Park View Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 3QW
Replace shop front sign with updated logo Hotpotz pottery painting studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 45 Eastbourne Gardens Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1PY
Shop sign displaying name of shop
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Site For Telephone Kiosk Opposite 283 - 285 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear
Removal of BT Phonebox
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Pavement Opposite 3 Station Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2QY
Removal of BT Phonebox
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Pavement To The Front Of 263 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Pavement To The Front Of 263 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - St Edwards Roman Catholic Church Coquet Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear
Repair and refurbishment works to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 56 Park Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1DJ
Conversion of loft to form new rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 36 Victoria Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2AZ
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 279 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2SW
Change of use to beauty treatment services within the same Class use E
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Startastic Dance Studio Park Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1LT
Discharge of conditions 12 (Construction Method Statement), 13 (Site Investigation), 14 (Remediation Method Statement), 15 (Validation Report), 17 (Gas Investigation), 18 (Coal Authority (site investi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 3 Marden Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2JH
Non material amendment of planning approval 24/00911/FUL - Update to fenestration arrangement of shop front, including retention of part of the existing access
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 160 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 2LY
Alterations to existing boundary treatment to include new pillars, alterations to the existing pillars and brick wall and the installation of railings and gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Royal Hotel 13 - 17 East Parade Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1AP
Discharge of conditions 18 (Bat Method Statement), 19 (Bird & Bat Boxes) & 20 (CEMP) of planning approval 22/02159/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 22 - 24 Park Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1DG
Notice of commencement of the use of the premises as a nursery (Use Class E (f)). (Change of use from vacant betting shop (sui generis use class (n)) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class A of the Town and
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-01-31
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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 £242,791, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Whitley Bay is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
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, 57 planning applications were submitted near Whitley Bay. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitley Bay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitley Bay were full planning applications (28), tree works (10), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Whitley Sands planning applications
- Monkseaton planning applications
- Marden planning applications
- Cullercoats planning applications
- Preston Grange planning applications
- Tynemouth planning applications
- Preston planning applications
- West Monkseaton 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.