22 LAYCOCK WAYHARTLEPOOLTS26 0GE

Pending H/2026/0049
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
TS26 0GE

Description

Retrospective application for the material change of use of land through the enclosure of existing open space/side garden into rear garden through the relocation of 1.85 metre high boundary at the side and rear

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#219 of 282

Hartlepool is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #224 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Hartlepool decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #33 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #103 of 282
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #224 of 282
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #240 of 282
100%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
18 decided
229
Total decisions
13 refused in 2025