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Planning permission
Find out if you need planning permission and how to apply.
General planning advice
General information about the planning system.
Current planning applications
View and comment on planning applications, planning enforcement, planning appeals...
Planning policy and proposals
Spatial planning guidance (LDF/UDP) and how we make decisions on planning applications and proposals.
Important information for homeowners
Did you know you can now carry out some types of building work on your home without applying for planning permission?
Latest news
- Blueprint For Future Of South Shields Town Centre And Waterfront Adopted
- Do I Need Planning Permission?
- More Awards Success For Cleadon Park
- Working To Improve Your Environment
- New Guidance For Community Infrastructure Investment
More news
See also
- Planning committee
- Building control
- Historic environments
Conservation areas, listed buildings, world heritage sites - Countryside
- Good Design Awards
- Design Team
