How long do planning decisions take near Albany?

The average planning decision time near Albany is 52 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 67%. 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 5 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

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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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Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
LSOA: Sunderland 009F

Crime Statistics

171 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 46
violent-crime: 41
criminal-damage-arson: 20
anti-social-behaviour: 16
other-crime: 11
public-order: 10
other-theft: 8
vehicle-crime: 8
burglary: 3
robbery: 3
drugs: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
theft-from-the-person: 1

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

The Albany area recorded 171 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Albany. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Albany were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2), other applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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