Change of use applications in South Tyneside

There were 54 change of use applications in South Tyneside in the last 12 months. 17 involve HMOs. Of the 33 decided so far, 22 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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16 Oct 2026 REGISTERED 260657

97 Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1EQ

Change of use from guesthouse to 6no. flats, including alterations and insertion of windows and doors

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
8 Oct 2026 REGISTERED 260581

THORNCLIFFE, Newcastle Road, East Boldon, SR5 1RP

Conversion of stables to dwelling and associated curtilage.

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
2 Oct 2026 REGISTERED 260663

UNIT 1 Station Approach East Boldon South Tyneside NE36 0AB

Change of use from tool hire (Class E) to form drinking establishment with expanded food provision (Sui Generis)

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
24 Sept 2026 REGISTERED 260645

2 Surrey Street, Jarrow, NE32 5SB

Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to childcare day nursery (Class E(f)), demolition of existing garage.

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
24 Sept 2026 REGISTERED 260600

BARNARDOS Stanhope Parade South Shields NE33 4BA

Change of use from 6 number residential flats (Class C3) to 6 number residential flats (Class C2)

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
21 Sept 2026 REGISTERED 260463

EAST BOLDON METHODIST CHURCH, Western Terrace, East Boldon, NE36 0RX

Change of use of Church Hall to 2no. 4-bedroom dwellings. Demolition of rear extension and formation of car parking and private gardens. 2no dormer wi...

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
8 Sept 2026 REGISTERED 260618

4 - 6 King Street,South Shields,NE33 1HT

Change of use of vacant commercial upper floors to eight apartments.

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
28 Aug 2026 REGISTERED 260591

2 Railway Street, Jarrow, NE32 5HW

Change of Use from C3 3 bedroom Dwelling House to C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (5 persons).

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
27 Aug 2026 Approved 21 Oct 260567

Land in Front of 58 Summerhill Road South Shields NE34 6RZ

Change of use of land to the front of the property to a driveway and garden and the erection of a low fence and double gates for access.

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
24 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 260566

9 Urfa Terrace, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 2ES

Change of Use from Guest House (C1) to dwelling (C3)

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
24 Aug 2026 REGISTERED 260182

6 St John's Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 3AB

Change of use of funeral home (Class E) to 3 dwellings.

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
21 Aug 2026 Approved 15 Sep 260535

D A F Developments 2 Shaftesbury Avenue South Shields NE34 9PH

Change of use from a mixed Class B1 (Business) and Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) use to Class E(g)(i) (Office) for use as an accountancy practic...

Full Planning Permission South Tyneside
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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