South Tyneside ranks #154 out of 296 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

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South Tyneside decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #92 of 296

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #24 of 296

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #154 of 296

44%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #186 of 296

88%

Minor dwellings approved

8 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

58%

Change of use approved

48 decided

396

Total decisions

32 refused in the year to March 2026