Whitley Sands, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitley Sands, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitley Sands are administered by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Cramlington and Killingworth
- LSOA: Northumberland 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitley Sands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitley Sands.
- 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 Sands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Whitley Sands.
- - 2 St Marys Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TA
Demolition of existing 2nd floor conservatory; Erection of new 2nd floor conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 St Marys Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TB
Replacement of existing roof with new roof forming living accommodation (bedroom, en-suite, access and storage), addition of cantilever balcony to front and juliet balcony to rear, and installation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Panama Swimming Club Northern Promenade Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TP
Replacement of windows and removal of exterior shutters covering existing windows (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 12 Davison Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1SD
Proposed single storey rear extension . Pitched roof over existing utility (revised plans 01/12/25)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Rendezvous Cafe Dukes Walk Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TP
Raise the height of the guard walls on both sides of the walkway in line with Building Regulations requirements to ensure public safety.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 32 The Links Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1RS
Construction of replacement porch to front. Remove existing garage, utility and conservatory to rear, replacing with a single storey utility room brick faced, new garden wall and entrance gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 14 Glendale Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1RX
Single storey rear extension with a mono-pitch roof and 2 skylights extending 1.5m. Side elevation window position moved and widened
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - 14 Glendale Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1RX
Single storey rear extension with a mono-pitch roof and 2 skylights extending 1.5m. Side elevation window position moved and widened
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - 22 Davison Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1SD
Remodel to existing loft room to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2023-06-10
View full details - - 9 Monkseaton Drive Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1SY
Forward extension of existing garage, alterations to existing porch roof and changes to external materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2022-11-15
View full details - - 9 Davison Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1SA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2022-07-11
View full details - - 3 St Marys Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TB
Two storey side extension and loft conversion - amendments to planning approval 18/01192/FULH consisting of: increase in height of the two storey side extension; increase in height of the flat roofed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2019-04-25
View full details - - 4 Ashfield Grove Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1RT
Single storey side utility extension and single storey rear dining room extension with a pitched roof to both.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2019-02-19
View full details - - 24 Davison Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1SD
Proposed single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2019-01-29
View full details - - 3 St Marys Avenue Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TB
Two storey side extension with first floor balcony, loft conversion with dormer roof windows to the front and rear roof slopes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2018-08-30
View full details - - 41 The Links Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TD
Demolition of existing conservatory and replace with single storey rear extension. (Resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2017-12-15
View full details - - 41 The Links Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2017-12-07
View full details - - 41 The Links Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TD
Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey rear extension with lantern roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2017-10-17
View full details - - Waves The Links Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear NE26 1TQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Noise Scheme) of planning approval 16/01704/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2017-01-20
View full details - - Concrete Plinths North Of Rendezvous Cafe Northern Promenade Whitley Bay Tyne And Wear
Approval of reserved matters details of landscaping relating to outline permission 09/01840/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2016-12-06
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A brief summary of Whitley Sands in Tyne and Wear
Whitley Sands is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.
Property prices in Whitley Sands 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 Sands a particularly low-crime area.
Whitley Sands has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monkseaton, St Mary's Island, 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 Sands includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 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, Whitley Sands 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 Sands
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Whitley Sands. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitley Sands may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Whitley Sands slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whitley Sands were full planning applications (53), outline applications (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (15% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 55 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Whitley Bay planning applications
- Monkseaton planning applications
- West Monkseaton planning applications
- Marden planning applications
- Earsdon planning applications
- Cullercoats planning applications
- Preston Grange planning applications
- Seaton Sluice planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.