Barmston, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barmston, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barmston are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barmston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barmston.
- 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 Barmston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Barmston.
- - Washington Arms The Green Washington Village Washington NE38 7AB
T460 Sycamore - Remove first two lower branches, remove deadwood and suckers at base. G2 Hawthorn and Elder - Crown clean/ remove deadwood and dead stumps; remove growth suckers at base. T455 Elder -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 97 Avebury Drive Washington Village Washington NE38 7DA
Erection of front extension to provide porch and shower room with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Glenholm Glebe Crescent Washington Village Washington NE38 7AW
Erection of single and two storey rear extensions and single storey to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Washington Lodge The Avenue Washington Village Washington NE38 7LE
Lowering of rear lleylandii hedge to below second floor window height approx 2.8m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Barmston in Tyne and Wear
Barmston is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.
Property prices in Barmston 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 Barmston a particularly low-crime area.
Barmston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Washington Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barmston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barmston 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 Barmston
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Barmston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barmston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barmston were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Glebe planning applications
- Washington Village planning applications
- Sulgrave planning applications
- Washington planning applications
- Columbia planning applications
- Concord planning applications
- Biddick planning applications
- Blackfell planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.