Search Albany planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Albany · updated daily · Sunderland City Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Aylesbury Grove Stafford Villas Gateshead NE9 7SLAwaiting decisionErectionof a single storey side extension with semi-basement Garage below.Received 22 Sep 202626/02029/FUL
- Junction Brandy Lane/Windlass Lane Albany WashingtonAwaiting decisionRemoval of payphone PCO1 Windlass Lane.Pay Phone ConsultationReceived 23 Mar 202626/00640/PAY
- George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road Washington NE37 1NLApprovedDischarge of condition 4 (CEMP) attached to 24/01733/FU4Discharge of Planning Condition(s)Received 16 Feb 2026Decided 12 Mar 202626/00367/DIS
- Washington F Pit Albany Way Albany Washington NE37 1URAwaiting decisionInstallation of new accessible entrance link, to the South elevation of the extension to the Colliery Engine Winding House.Local Authority (Reg 3 )Received 6 Feb 202626/00273/LP3
- George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road Washington NE37 1NLApprovedDischarge of condition 9 (LEMP) attached to planning application 24/01733/FU4 (Part 4 of 8)Discharge of Planning Condition(s)Received 23 Dec 2025Decided 20 Feb 202626/00015/DIS
Planning in Albany
Only 9 decisions near Albany in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Albany in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.
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NE37 25 applications in the last 12 monthsNE9 140 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sunderland City Council
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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. It sits within the Sunderland district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Albany area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Albany a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Albany, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Albany.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (2), other applications (2).