Mariners Cottages, South Shields, South Tyneside

REGISTERED 260112
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
NE33 2NG

Description

Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - mature sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus) situated within a designated conservation area. Work Required - Removal + Herbicide application. The proposed works are requested on the grounds of health and safety and to prevent further structural damage to the listed boundary wall and associated railings.

South Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Tyneside ranks #129 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #16 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #22 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #129 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #144 of 292
100%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
35 decided
376
Total decisions
16 refused in 2025