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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

392 live applicationsMostly Extensions (218)Updated this morning

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Woodburn SquareNE26

First floor extension above garage, single storey extension across rear and new pitched roof canopy across front

ExtensionSingle StoreyFirst Floor ExtensionCanopy

1 week ago30 Sept

Kingston CourtNE26

Replacement of existing flat roof with a pitched roof, rear dormer and 5 No. roof windows to front, changes to external materials

LoftDormerFlat RoofPitched Roof

1 week ago30 Sept

Pont ViewNE20

Construction of 2-storey side and rear extension with demolition of existing conservatory.

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago30 Sept

Kent StreetNE32

1st floor rear extension

ExtensionRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Station RoadNE28

Change of use and conversion of the first floor from commercial use (Use Class E) to provide one six-person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) and three one-bedroom self-contained flats (Use…

ConversionReplacement WindowsInternal AlterationsHMO Conversion

1 week ago29 Sept

Monkhouse AvenueNE30

Two storey side extension with pitched roof canopy over front door

ExtensionTwo StoreySide ExtensionCanopy

1 week ago29 Sept

Tresco Ogle Newcastle Upon Tyne NorthumberlandNE20

Ground floor extension, internal reconfiguration, roof alterations, two front-facing gabled dormers, a rear dormer, associated fenestration and a recessed upper terrace.

ExtensionLoftGround Floor ExtensionDormerPatio/Terrace

1 week ago29 Sept

Hawthorn WayNE20

Proposed single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension. Also improved driveway for on-site parking and turning with new automatic gate and enlarged dropped kerb for ease of access

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Normandene Front StreetNE11

Front porch with canopy over garage.

ExtensionFront ExtensionPorchCanopy

1 week ago29 Sept

White Rocks GroveSR6

First-floor side extension

ExtensionSide Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Rowchester WayNE27

Loft conversion involving an increased roof pitch and 1no. dormer windows to front and 2no. to rear. Erection of a second-storey extension over the front garage, including a flat roof area over. Inst…

ExtensionLoftOutbuildingFront ExtensionDormerRoof Light/Velux

1 week ago28 Sept

Rookwood DriveNE13

Convert existing attached garage to study, demolish existing rear conservatory and construct new single storey rear lounge extension with 2no. rooflights. Construct first floor side extension over ex…

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

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Stanmore Woodlands ParkNE13

Two storey side extension for garage with bedroom / en suite over and new roof and orangery to rear

ExtensionTwo StoreySide ExtensionOrangery

1 week ago28 Sept

Manorway Tynemouth Tyne And WearNE30

Single strory rear extension with 2No. roof windows, first floor side extension over existing garage, summer house/office to rear garden

ExtensionOutbuildingRear ExtensionSide ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

The CrescentNE32

Single storey rear extension. Pitched roof to existing rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPitched Roof

1 week ago25 Sept

Woodlands North Shields Tyne And WearNE29

Installation of a clear glazed window in the east elevation as part of a loft conversion

LoftLoft Conversion

1 week ago25 Sept

West Hartford Farm Cramlington NorthumberlandNE23

Listed Building Consent: Urgent safety, repair, stabilisation and reinstatement works to the Grade II listed farmbuilding group, comprising works to an unsafe roof structure, repair and reinstatement…

HeritageListed BuildingFascias/Soffits/GutteringAgricultural

1 week ago25 Sept

Spital VillasNE15

First floor front extension, single storey front porch, re-configuration of windows and doors to suit amended internal layout and new render

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

West Moor DriveSR6

Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions, and alteration to existing windows and doors

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionWindows & Doors

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Fareham GroveNE35

Two storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo Storey

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Kensington GardensNE30

Proposed dormer to rear

LoftDormer

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Clyvedon RiseNE34

Demolish existing detached garage and erect single storey rear / side extension

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreySide ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Durham RoadNE9

Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension to form a sun room with central roof lantern

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Darras RoadNE20

Building of porch; conversion of double garage to office and single storage garage; additional windows; garden room; refitting gate to drive way; rendering house.

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingGarden OfficePorchDriveway/Hardstanding

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Middle DriveNE20

Removal of orangery roof lantern, and replacement with roof terrace / flat roof with large format skylights; removal and reformat of windows and doors to rear and west elevations; internal reconfigur…

ExtensionLoftDormerOrangeryFlat Roof

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Land To The North Of Siskin Meadow Seaham GardenSR7

Hybrid application for the erection of 53 dwellings (full - including vehicular access, landscaping and associated infrastructure) and outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the er…

New BuildLandscapingOutline PermissionMajor Development

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Sheraton FellingNE10

Single storey extension to the rear of the property to create an accessible ground floor bedroom and en-suite with associated external works to create level access.

ExtensionSingle Storey

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Cornhill CrescentNE29

Orangery to rear

ExtensionOrangery

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Brock Farm CourtNE30

Partial demolition of the existing side garage and construction of a part two-storey, part single-storey side and rear extension, including a balcony above the single-storey rear element. Associated…

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Wallington AvenueNE30

Proposed single storey side and rear extension. Demolition of existing outbuilding

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Ashdale Darras Hall Ponteland NorthumberlandNE20

Proposed ground floor bedroom extension, porch extension and home workshop extension at side of garage, also new entrance gates and wall

ExtensionPorch

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Penzance CourtSR7

Rear Conservatory

ExtensionConservatory

2 weeks ago21 Sept

West Farm Cold Hesledon SeahamSR7

Single story rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Saint Pauls DriveDH4

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Glenkerry CloseNE38

Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey extension to the rear

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago20 Sept

Whitburn RoadSR6

Erection of Single Story Side Extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Valley GardensNE25

Loft conversion including erection of a rear dormer, installation of roof lights and solar panels to the front, with a new roof finish to the front and rear

LoftDormerLoft ConversionRoof Replacement

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Old GroveNE40

Proposed Summerhouse Outbuilding and raising of Boundary wall

OutbuildingSummerhouseBoundary Wall/Fence

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Hanover Dairies Dairy Matamba TerraceSR2

Change of use from office building to 2 bed dwelling.

ConversionOffice to ResidentialChange of Use Class

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Runnymede RoadNE20

Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of new residential dwelling with associated external works, parking, footways, landscaping and a new vehicular and pedestrian access.

New BuildLandscapingDemolitionBungalow

2 weeks ago18 Sept

The Bungalows High Westwood Newcastle Upon TyneNE17

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago18 Sept

St Oswalds RoadNE28

Two storey side extension, including a garage and utility room at ground floor level, and a bedroom and en-suite bathroom at first floor level

ExtensionTwo StoreySide Extension

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Bates CottageNE25

Change of use from Sui Generis to Class C3 Dwellinghouse, including the incorporation of the property into adjoining Forge cottage

ConversionSui Generis Use ClassChange of Use Class

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Aylesbury Grove Stafford VillasNE9

Erection of a single storey side extension with semi-basement Garage below.

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreySide ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Beech CourtNE20

Garage conversion to form living room, internal alterations, repositioning of some windows. Replacement of gates to main entrance

ConversionGarage ConversionInternal Alterations

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Laurel Quays Coble Dene North Shields Tyne And WearNE29

Conversion of single dwelling into two separate dwellings (reinstatement of original use)

Conversion

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Ripley Drive Barns ParkNE23

Proposed demolition of existing double garage and link access. Construction of new 2 storey extensions to gables, reconfiguration of roof structure, and addition of front canopy and bay windows.

ExtensionOutbuildingTwo StoreyCanopyDemolition

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Broadway Chester-le-street Chester-le-streetDH3

Erection of front and rear extensions, conversion of existing garage and porch to bedroom/bathroom

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingRear ExtensionNew/Detached GaragePorch

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Highfields Manor WashingtonNE37

Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4.04m from the original dwelling, 3m in height and 2.4m to the eaves).

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Former Life Brigade House John StreetNE30

Rebuilding/replacing of damaged chimney stack

HeritageChimney

3 weeks ago14 Sept

12-month application volume

Tyne and Wear sees between 123 and 297 planning applications per month (averaging 224); recent months are easing.

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Know your patch: what gets built in Tyne and Wear, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in Tyne and Wear

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

218

Conversions

Loft conversions

New builds

Heritage

Outbuildings

Applications · 90d

392

vs 760 prior quarter

Approval rate

91%

100 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

218 apps

vs prior 90d

-48%

The three busiest councils in Tyne and Wear right now are North Tyneside (597 apps in the last 90 days), Newcastle upon Tyne (438) and Sunderland (411). Between them, that's about 369% of what comes through the area.

How councils in Tyne and Wear compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

North Tyneside

25% of the area

Approval rate: 94%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

Side Extension100%
Front Extension100%
Canopy100%

Newcastle upon Tyne

18% of the area

Approval rate: 89%
Median decision: —

Most approved

Listed Building100%
Prior Approval100%
New Garage100%

Sunderland

17% of the area

Approval rate: 90%
Median decision: 8.3 wk

Most approved

Demolition100%
Solar Panels100%
Conservatory100%

Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear

11 towns, ordered by population.

Newcastle upon Tyne300,196 residents · 127 apps 90d Sunderland277,417 residents · 125 apps 90d Gateshead196,151 residents · 82 apps 90d South Shields75,337 residents · 75 apps 90d Tynemouth68,202 residents · 66 apps 90d Washington67,158 residents · 24 apps 90d Wallsend43,826 residents · 21 apps 90d Whitley Bay38,323 residents · 54 apps 90d Houghton-le-Spring36,746 residents · 12 apps 90d Cramlington30,077 residents · 12 apps 90d Jarrow27,526 residents · 21 apps 90d

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EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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