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Planning in Biddick

Approved
81%
22 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Biddick

Postcode districts

NE38 31 applications in the last 12 monthsNE37 25 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sunderland City Council

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About Biddick

Biddick is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Biddick 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, Biddick 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 Biddick, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Biddick. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (8), advertising consent (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Biddick?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Biddick. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Biddick?
The average planning decision time near Biddick 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 Biddick?
The planning approval rate near Biddick is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Biddick?
The most common type of planning application near Biddick is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Biddick?
You can search and track planning applications near Biddick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.