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307 in the last 90 days64 in the last 309 in the last 1488% approveddecisions typically take 48 days

Source: Sunderland City Council planning register · updated daily

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PendingFull ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 202626/02308/FUL
Land Between Chester Road And Presthope Road Pennywell Sunderland
Discharge of condition 11 (lighting strategy) attached to planning application 25/00057/FUL
PendingDischarge of Planning Condition(s)Received 15 Oct 202626/02266/DIS
1 South View Fatfield Washington NE38 8AH
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear.
PendingFull ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 202626/02265/FUL
21 Westcliffe Road Sunderland SR6 9NP
Erection of single storey extension to rear and extension to detached garage.
PendingReceived 15 Oct 202626/02220/FUL
Land At Black Boy Road Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring
Discharge of condition 14 (Implementation of remediation scheme) attached to 16/02123/OU4.
PendingDischarge of Planning Condition(s)Received 14 Oct 202626/02259/DIS

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Sunderland City Council received?

Sunderland City Council received 952 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Sunderland City Council take to decide applications?

Sunderland City Council takes an average of 48 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Sunderland City Council?

Sunderland City Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Sunderland City Council?

Submit your representation to Sunderland City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Sunderland City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Sunderland City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Sunderland City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 288 appeals were lodged against Sunderland City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 24% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Sunderland City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Sunderland City Council Planning Authority

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.

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.

The council area encompasses 89 towns and villages, including Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland and Washington. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Sunderland City Council received 952 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (272), full planning applications (92), tree works (70). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

288 planning appeals were lodged against Sunderland City Council decisions, of which 56 were allowed and 177 were dismissed (24% success rate).

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.