Sunderland City Council Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Sunderland City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Sunderland City Council Planning Authority

Sunderland City Council serves as the local authority for Sunderland, a metropolitan borough with city status in Tyne and Wear, North East England. One of five councils in the Tyne and Wear area, it oversees a range of essential local government services, making it a key player in the region's planning and development landscape. The council was established in | preceded_by =. The council is currently led by Michael Mordey (Labour), who has held the position since 20 May 2024. Patrick Melia serves as Chief Executive since August 2018. The council comprises 75 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Sunderland City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Sunderland City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.