Householder planning applications

How to apply

You can submit planning applications directly to us by email or post. Or, you can submit planning applications using the Planning Portal website. 

Apply direct to us via email or post:

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If you apply by email the completed application form, all plans and supporting documents must be sent in PDF file format. There is a 10mb file size limit (per PDF file or email, whichever is the greater).  We can also accept completed applications on a CD by post (with files in the PDF file format). 

To submit by email to us, please email Planningapplications@southtyneside.gov.uk

To submit by post (either as paper submission or on a CD), please send your completed application to:

Planning Group (Development Management)
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Town Hall
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL

You can pay the planning application fee by cheque (payable to Â鶹ÊÓƵ) or by calling us on 0191 424 7421.

Apply via the Planning Portal website:

You can complete an online version of the planning application form, attach plans / supporting documents and also pay the application fee when you submit on the Planning Portal. To find our more, visit .

You will most likely need to pay the Planning Portal additional service charges if you apply in this way and you can find out more about them at .