2 Forster Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6NL

REGISTERED 260230
Council
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
NE34 6NL

Description

Two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension with 1no. rooflight.

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#77 of 282

South Tyneside ranks #149 out of 282 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.

South Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #15 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #21 of 282
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #149 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #140 of 282
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