Side extensions in North Tyneside
1,399 applications since 2020. 1,303 approved and 43 refused. Refused: about 1 in 31 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 142 | 113 | 3 |
| 2025 | 176 | 163 | 8 |
| 2024 | 160 | 152 | 6 |
| 2023 | 194 | 178 | 5 |
| 2022 | 226 | 216 | 7 |
| 2021 | 277 | 270 | 6 |
| 2020 | 224 | 211 | 8 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside | 887 | 27 | about 1 in 34 |