Planning Applications in North EastLocal Authorities Ranked
All 12 local authorities in North East, ranked by planning applications. Data: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2026 Q1), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Planning Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northumberland | 516 |
| 2 | County Durham | 448 |
| 3 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 293 |
| 4 | North Tyneside | 186 |
| 5 | Stockton-on-Tees | 170 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 162 |
| 7 | Darlington | 121 |
| 8 | South Tyneside | 107 |
| 9 | Gateshead | 100 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough | 97 |
| 11 | Redcar and Cleveland | 93 |
| 12 | Hartlepool | 56 |