How long do planning decisions take near Albany?

The average planning decision time near Albany is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Albany?

The planning approval rate near Albany is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Albany?

The most common type of planning application near Albany is discharge of conditions, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Albany?

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Albany, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Albany, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Albany are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Albany

Albany is a suburb located in the northern part of Washington, within the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, and was historically part of County Durham. Its proximity to The Galleries Shopping Centre makes it a notable area for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments.

District: Sunderland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £165,533 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
LSOA: Sunderland 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Albany.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Albany.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Albany based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Albany.

- Junction Brandy Lane/Windlass Lane Albany Washington
Removal of payphone PCO1 Windlass Lane.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-23
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A brief summary of Albany in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Albany show an average sale price of £165,533, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Albany a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Albany planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Albany

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Albany. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Albany.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Albany slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Albany were discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (2), other applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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