Skip to content

Planning in Ayres Quay

Approved
94%
47 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ayres Quay in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.

Decided by Sunderland City CouncilCouncil page

Around Ayres Quay

Postcode districts

SR1 82 applications in the last 12 monthsSR6 88 applications in the last 12 monthsSR5 63 applications in the last 12 monthsSR4 58 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sunderland City Council

For home projects and trades

About Ayres Quay

Ayres Quay is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ayres Quay 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 Ayres Quay 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, Ayres Quay 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 Ayres Quay, 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, 233 planning applications were submitted near Ayres Quay. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (49), full planning applications (13), outline applications (6). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ayres Quay?
In the last 24 months, 233 planning applications were submitted near Ayres Quay. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ayres Quay?
The average planning decision time near Ayres Quay is 46 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 Ayres Quay?
The planning approval rate near Ayres Quay is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ayres Quay?
The most common type of planning application near Ayres Quay is discharge of conditions, with 49 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ayres Quay?
You can search and track planning applications near Ayres Quay on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.