12A East Street, Whitburn, South Tyneside, SR6 7BX Data via plota.co.uk

260436 - Application for Non-Material Amendment Approved
Admin / proceduralCommercial premises

Proposal

Non material Amendment sought to amend rooflight position and addition of PV panels to rear elevation relating to previously approved Planning Application that granted planning permission to demolish rear outbuildings of commercial units. Refurbish existing commercial units with upgraded shopfronts, retain and refurbish the existing shop (Unit 12), change of use to provide a restaurant to Unit 12B including extension to provide commercial kitchen, retain existing first floor flat to Unit 12A and provide additional first floor flat to Unit 12C with private access. Provide rear car park to serve the site and the general public, and provide 4 no. residential units to east of site Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Jun 2026
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Validated
1 Jul 2026
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Approved
16 Jul 2026

Approved on 16 Jul 2026 · Last checked 19 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 7

Whitburn conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: Whitburn, South Tyneside
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Special protection area about 360 m away: Durham Coast; Radon affected area, class 2; SSSI about 360 m away: Durham Coast SSSI; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Whitburn (South Tyneside) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £500,000 in January 2023. Other property, freehold.

20 January 2023£500,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area99 m² (1,066 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (51 out of 100), could reach D
PropertyEnd-terrace flat, 3 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2022, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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14 Jul 2026Pending

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Important details

Council
South Tyneside
Application type
Application for Non-Material Amendment
Postcode
SR6 7BX
Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Whitburn and Marsden
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approve Non-Material Change 16-07-2026
Decision date
16 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
NB. Architecture

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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Demolition of existing old extensions and erection of 2 storey extension to rear to inclu…
ST/0363/23/HFUL
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ST/0715/22/HFUL
2021 Approved
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Removal of existing rear porch and single storey extension to kitchen.
ST/0757/21/HFUL
2020 Approved
1 Percy Terrace Whitburn SR6 7EW
Change of use of flat (part of ground floor including yard and whole of first floor) to p…
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Advertisement consent sought for the installation of illuminated and non-illuminated sign…
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Change of use of public house (Use Class A4) to convenience retail (Use Class A1) at grou…
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2020 Withdrawn
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Replace all first floor dilapidated timber windows with double glazed uPVC windows. 3No…
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Refurbishment of existing attic including installation of conservation type rooflights to…
ST/0979/19/HFUL
2019 Approved
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Change of use of public house (Use Class A4) to convenience retail (Use Class A1) at grou…
ST/0440/19/FUL
2019 Approved
2 Adolphus Street Whitburn SR6 7DL
Two storey extension to rear of property. Addition of one window to upper floor on gable…
ST/0906/19/HFUL
2019 Approved
1 Eastfields Whitburn SR6 7DA
Carefully remove brick coping, remove lintol and roller shutter. Increase opening and mak…
ST/0841/19/HFUL
2019 Approved
1 Percy Terrace Whitburn SR6 7EW
Change of use of premises from a ground floor shop and ground floor and first floor flat…
ST/0583/19/FUL
2019 Approved
22 East Street Whitburn SR6 7BX
Demolish part retained garage, erect new attached garage and canopy to rear door. Remove…
ST/0132/19/HFUL
2018 Approved
Barnes Institute 13 - 15 East Street Whitburn SR6 7BY 15 East Street Whitburn SR6 7BY
Demolish existing external W.C. and construct new accessible W.C and children's W.C. with…
ST/0798/18/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
Co-op 12 East Street WHITBURN SR6 7BX
Advertisement consent sought for illuminated and non-illuminated signage
ST/1223/16/ADV
2016 Approved
18 Front Street Whitburn SR6 7JE
Replacement of two unauthorised front dormer P.V.C windows with timber windows.
ST/0605/16/HFUL
2016 Withdrawn
11 Front Street Whitburn SR6 7JB
Replacement of existing UPVC external doors and windows.
ST/0468/16
2016 Approved
22 East Street Whitburn SR6 7BX
Demolish existing detached garage and construct attached garage to rear/side elevation. E…
ST/0157/16/HFUL
2016 Withdrawn
11 Front Street WHITBURN SR6 7JB
To replace existing PVC windows and bay window to front elevation with new PVC windows wi…
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South Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#108 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Tyneside decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.