North Tyneside is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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North Tyneside decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

97%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #5 of 296

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #36 of 296

81%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #35 of 296

25%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #31 of 296

100%

Minor dwellings approved

5 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

91%

Change of use approved

56 decided

616

Total decisions

20 refused in the year to March 2026