4 Suffolk Gardens, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 7JF
Pending
260231
Description
Demolition of existing detached garage, and proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
22 Suffolk Gardens South Shields NE34 7JF
Conversion of detached garage to include en-suite and living area. Convert attached outbu…
2023
With conditions
86 Lincoln Road South Shields NE34 7JE
Side extension. To include side window with obscured glass.
2023
With conditions
5 Suffolk Gardens South Shields South Tyneside NE34 7JF
Single storey side and rear extension and alterations to the existing garage.
2021
With conditions
22 Suffolk Gardens South Shields NE34 7JF
Replacement conservatory
2021
Approved
22 Suffolk Gardens South Shields NE34 7JF
Rear extension of the following dimensions: (i) Extending 4.50 metres beyond the rear wal…
2016
With conditions
Woodhouse Court Essex Gardens South Shields NE34 7JT
The proposal is to remove an existing window frame to the north elevation of Woodhouse Co…
South Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
South Tyneside ranks #129 out of 292 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.
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South Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #16 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #22 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #129 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #144 of 292
100%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
35 decided
376
Total decisions
16 refused in 2025