38 Spence Terrace North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 0JE Data via plota.co.uk

26/01451/FUL - full planning application non major Awaiting decision

Proposal

Two storey side extension and first floor rear extension to existing 1st floor 3no. bed flat. Existing ground floor retail unit to be retained Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
19 Oct 2026
✓
Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 14 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 13 Dec 2026, from North Tyneside's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 12 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Tynemouth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 22 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority 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.

Building

Floor area173 m² (1,862 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 86)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
full planning application non major
Postcode
NE29 0JE
Received
19 Oct 2026
Validated
19 Oct 2026
Ward
Preston With Preston Grange
Parish
North Shields
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Northern Design Architects

Decision outlook

Day 9 of the 56-day target. North Tyneside usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 947 days to the 56-day target
86%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
402decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by North Tyneside in the last twelve months, from validation. North Tyneside decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15295758
Planning Portal ref
PP-15295758
Neighbours
22 Oct 2026
Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Comments by
12 Nov 2026
Statutory expiry
14 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#8 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Tyneside decision statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.