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Planning applications in DH4

We hold 119 planning applications for the DH4 postcode area, 69 of them submitted in the past year. 89% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 49 days. The area is covered by Sunderland, Durham, Allerdale.

119
applications held
69
in the past year
89%
approved
49 days
median decision

Councils covering DH4

Sunderland (90)Durham (28)Allerdale (1)

Recent applications in DH4

Pending
17 Sept 202626/02027/DIS · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 3 (Ground investigation) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 1 of 2

Pending
17 Sept 202626/02080/DIS · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 4 (Remediation) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 2 of 2

Pending
17 Sept 202626/02027/DIS · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 3 (Ground investigation) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 1 of 2

Pending
17 Sept 202626/02080/DIS · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 4 (Remediation) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 2 of 2

Pending
11 Sept 2026DM/26/02425/NMA · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/25/00861/FPA for demolition of existing buildings and construction of two new retail units with associated car parking, landscaping and access. The application seeks amendments to Conditions 5 (Contaminated Land - Phase 4) and 9 (Habitat Completion) of the planning permission.

Pending
21 Aug 202626/01821/OHL · Received: Fri 21 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Land At Holly Avenue Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

In order to raise height of an overhead conductor, it is proposed to replace three poles on an existing line with taller poles.

Pending
20 Aug 202626/01810/AM1 · Received: Thu 20 Aug 2026 · Validated: Thu 20 Aug 2026
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Non-Material Amendment to approved application 25/02792/FU4 (Erection of three-storey extension to the existing Kepier School building, detached external dining shelter, and creation of additional parking spaces to accommodate new teaching staff.) for; Internal alterations to the layout of the main extension, ground floor window WG.0.01 on the south elevation to be reduced in size, double doors to be introduced to the north elevation to provide the required fire exit, window and curtain walling alterations, dining shelter amendment to reflect the appearance of the existing, Proposed student footpath to be realigned, Existing parking bays adjacent to the EV charging bays to be re-lined to provide accessible parking spaces closer to the school entrance. The accessible bays shown in the originally approved location will therefore be amended to standard parking bays.

Pending
20 Aug 202626/01811/AM1 · Received: Thu 20 Aug 2026 · Validated: Thu 20 Aug 2026
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Non Material Amendment to approved application 25/02793/FU4 (Erection of single-storey extension along the south side of the existing PE block, to provide a new learning space.) to allow internal alterations to the layout of the existing practice rooms, relocation of external steps, additional windows to the existing PE Block, Fire escape door serving the Dance/Drama Hall relocated and additional one added to the west elevation, Brickwork below the proposed render to the PE Block extension to be Lanzarote Black, render to be K Rend, Fintry Stone and Minor amendments to walls and openings to suit closest brick dimension.

Pending
17 Aug 2026DM/26/02135/NMA
Land To The West Of The Station Road And A690 Junction Station Road West RaintonDurham

Non-material amendment pursuant to consent DM/16/01806/RM in order to update elevations and first floor plans for Housetype 4 Van Mildert.

Pending
14 Aug 202626/01778/FUL · Received: Fri 14 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 14 Aug 2026
16 Stanhope Close Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5QRSunderland

Erection of a single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
31 Jul 2026DM/26/01932/FPA
Glengarth 6 Station Road West Rainton Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 6SEDurham

Single storey extension to side and rear to provide annex accommodation and double garage (revised scheme)

Pending
24 Jul 202626/01618/TPA · Received: Fri 24 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 24 Jul 2026
Willow Dykes Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PSSunderland

T20 Horse Chestnut - Trim back overhang from neighbours garden by 3m , removal of low lying branches.

Pending
22 Jul 202626/01675/DIS · Received: Wed 22 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Allotemtns Adjacent 40 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 6 (Contamination) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 4 of 5

Pending
22 Jul 202626/01674/DIS · Received: Wed 22 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 5 (Verification report) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 3 of 5

Pending
22 Jul 202626/01608/DIS · Received: Wed 22 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Discharge of condition 3 (Ground investigation) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 1 of 5

Pending
Small
Trees in a Conservation Area
22 Jul 202626/01599/TPC
The Health Centre Houghton Medical Group Church Street Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4DNSunderland

Works to tree(s) T5 (Sycamore) - remove deadwood, T9 (Sycamore) - remove deadwood,T12 (Ash) - Fell to ground, T13 (Sycamore) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections,T15 (Sycamore) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections, T16 (Lime) - Remove Deadwood and prune away from building to allow 2-3m clearance, T19 (Pear) - Fell to ground and remove stump, T21 (Lime) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections, T22 (Lime) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections, CPT2 - (group of young self set elder and sycamore) - fell to ground to remove future issues.

Permitted
Small
Emergency Tree Works (TPO/TPA)
21 Jul 202626/01592/ETRW
Willow Dykes Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PSSunderland

Emergency Tree Works - T18 Elm Tree now presents an immediate risk of serious harm.

Pending
21 Jul 2026DM/26/01904/HPN
Morton Cottage Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6QADurham

The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.6m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.

Pending
21 Jul 2026DM/26/01878/FPA
7 St Godrics Drive West Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6SZDurham

Garage conversion into a habitable space

Pending
16 Jul 202626/01568/FUL · Received: Thu 16 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 16 Jul 2026
Coffee Connect 15 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QTSunderland

Installation of HVAC including AC condensers, new extract grilles and vents.

Pending
16 Jul 202626/01569/ADV · Received: Thu 16 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 16 Jul 2026
Coffee Connect 15 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QTSunderland

Installation of 1no. fascia and 1no. projecting signs

Pending
10 Jul 202626/01516/DIS · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2026
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery Chilton Moor Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6LXSunderland

Discharge of condition 8 (Verification) attached to planning application 25/02582/FUL

Pending
2 Jul 202626/01373/FUL · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026
Flat Grey Horse Inn Penshaw Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7ERSunderland

Redecoration and colour change to facades and elevations and external repairs to windows

Pending
30 Jun 202626/01324/FUL · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026
6 Aireys Close Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5QASunderland

Proposed garage conversion to include new roof.

Pending
29 Jun 202626/01418/SCR · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026
Northumbrian Water Ltd Sewage Disposal Works Sedgeletch Road Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Formal screening opinion to confirm the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') to accompany the proposed works to upgrade the existing sewage treatment facility at Sedgeletch Sewage Treatment Works (STW) and to install a 3km below ground sewer transfer pipeline running from Sedgeletch STW to a new outfall into the River Wear.

Pending
29 Jun 202626/01412/OBL · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026
Land South West Of Herrington Country Park Chester Road Penshaw SunderlandSunderland

Discharge of Schedule 5, Part 1.3 (Open Space Management Plan) of Section 106 Referenced 20/02027/HE4.

Pending
24 Jun 2026DM/26/01633/DRC
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

Discharge of Condition 3 (Highways) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00861/FPA for the construction of two new retail units with associated car parking and access s278 design and Traffic management plan

Pending
23 Jun 2026DM/26/01617/FPA
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

Installation of 2no rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of the planned retail unit development, including one fully accessible EV charging bay

Pending
Large
Consultation with Adjoining Authority
5 Jun 202626/01231/CAA
Land To The West Of Castlefields Bournmoor DH4 6HHSunderland

Consultation with adjoining authority - 14 day reconsultation - Outline planning application comprising the erection of up to 200 dwellings, with drainage, access, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access - DM/26/01011/OUT.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
27 May 2026DM/26/01322/AD
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

Installation of 3no. Vinyl, 3no. Pole mounted dibond sign, 1no. Promotional banner and 1no. Gantry

Pending
22 May 2026DM/26/01293/FPA
Arden House 35 Prospect View West Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6RPDurham

Change of use from class E to class F1 and F2 (use of Building as a community hub and for alternative education provision).

Pending
8 May 2026DM/26/01154/FPA
2 Mill Court Bournmoor Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DJDurham

Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

Pending
Small
Trees in a Tree Preservation Order
7 May 202626/01022/TPA
NEDL Manor House Station Road Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7LASunderland

T1578 (Ash) - crown clean and sever ivy, T1588 (Lime) - crown clean, T1596 (Sycamore) - crown clean / sever ivy and remove ivy T1601(Lime) - Crown clean/ clearance pruning T1572 (Ash), T1575 (Ash), T1576 (Ash), T1589 (Holly), T1582 (Sycamore) T1592 (Sycamore) - Remove T1583 (Sycamore), T1584 (Sycamore), T1585 (Hawthorn), T1597 (Sycamore) - Sever ivy T1577 (Ash), T1569 (Ash) - Monitor for Ash dieback T1569 (Ash) - Remove broken / hanging branches Hedges 1 and 2 - trim to shape and tidy as required

Pending
1 May 2026DM/26/01099/FPA
21 Ellesmere Bournmoor Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6EADurham

Single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
28 Apr 2026DM/26/01073/FPA
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

Replacement shopfront and installation of external plant and ventilation equipment associated with Use Class E unit

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
28 Apr 2026DM/26/01074/AD
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

1no. fascia sign and 1no. projecting sign

Pending
Large
Consultation with Adjoining Authority
27 Apr 202626/00925/CAA
Land To The West Of Castlefields Bournmoor DH4 6HHSunderland

Consultation with adjoining authority: Outline planning application comprising the erection of up to 200 dwellings, with drainage, access, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access DM/26/01011/OUT.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Planning Condition(s)
27 Apr 202626/00932/DIS
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Discharge of condition 4 (phase 2 report) attached to 25/02792/FU4. Part 1 of 4.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Planning Condition(s)
27 Apr 202626/00933/DIS
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Discharge of condition 4 (phase II) attached to 25/02793/FU4. Part 1 of 3.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Planning Condition(s)
27 Apr 202626/00966/DIS
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Discharge of condition 5 (Remediation) attached to 25/02792/FU4. Part 2 of 4.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Planning Condition(s)
27 Apr 202626/00968/DIS
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Partial discharge of condition 24 (SuDs verification) attached to 25/02792/FU4. Part 4 of 4.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Planning Condition(s)
27 Apr 202626/00957/DIS
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BHSunderland

Discharge of condition 5 (remediation) attached to 25/02793/FU4. Part 2 of 3.

Pending
Small
Water Course Applications
22 Apr 202626/00897/WAT
Land At Herrington Burn/ Near Sedgeletch Sewage Treatment Works Sedgeletch Road Houghton-le-SpringSunderland

Construction of a 3.3km transfer pipeline.

Pending
Large
Outline Application
21 Apr 2026DM/26/01011/OUT
Land To The West Of Castlefields Bournmoor DH4 6HHDurham

Outline planning application comprising the erection of up to 200 dwellings, with drainage, access, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
20 Apr 2026DM/26/00995/CPO
4 Meadow Grange New Lambton Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DWDurham

Single-storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
26 Mar 2026DM/26/00779/DRC
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADDurham

Discharge of Conditions 4 (Contaminated Land) and 7 (HMMP) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00861/FPA for the construction of two new retail units with associated car parking and access

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
26 Mar 2026DM/26/00781/FPA
12 Woodstone Terrace Woodstone Village Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DPDurham

Creation of vehicular access onto classified road and driveway

Pending
Small
Prior Notification Part A Class 1
17 Mar 202626/00599/PRI
Hill View Success Road Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4TJSunderland

Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 5m from the original dwelling, 2.40m in height and 2.40m to the eaves).

Pending
Small
Discharge of Planning Condition(s)
17 Mar 202626/00639/DIS
Chilton Meadows Day Nursery Chilton Moor Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6LXSunderland

Discharge of condition 5 (Working method statement) attached to 25/02582/FUL (part 2 of 2).

Pending
Discharge of Obligatation
16 Mar 202626/00577/OBL
Land South West Of Herrington Country Park Chester Road Penshaw SunderlandSunderland

Partial discharge of Schedule 3, 3.2 (Affordable Housing Delivery Strategy) of Section 106 Agreement referenced 20/02027/HE4 in relation to Phase 2 of the development.