Bishopwearmouth, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopwearmouth, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishopwearmouth are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bishopwearmouth
Bishopwearmouth, once a distinct village and parish, is now part of Sunderland City Centre in Tyne and Wear, England, having merged with the city as it grew during the 18th and 19th centuries. This area is notable for the Sunderland Minster, a historic church that has been central to the community since the early Middle Ages. Prior to 1974, Bishopwearmouth was part of County Durham, making it a significant location for planning applications related to historical preservation and urban development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sunderland
- Parliamentary constituency: Sunderland Central
- LSOA: Sunderland 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopwearmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopwearmouth.
- 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 Bishopwearmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Bishopwearmouth.
- - 3 Grange Terrace Sunderland SR2 7DF
Emergency Tree Works - tree causing strucutural damage to rear boundary wall in Ashbrooke Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Civic Centre Car Park Burdon Road Sunderland
Partial discharge of condition 37 (SuDs verification) attached to 24/00285/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Civic Centre Car Park Burdon Road Sunderland
Discharge of Condition16 (Verification report) attached to planning application 24/00285/VAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Designer Childrenswear 4 Olive Street Sunderland SR1 3PE
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 25/01943/FUL Change of Use of two vacant retail units to a Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) along with associated external alteratio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 5 Saint Bedes Park Sunderland SR2 7DZ
Discharge of condition 6 (Management Plan) attached to 26/00131/VAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Civic Centre Car Park Burdon Road Sunderland
Partial discharge of condition 37 (SuDs verification) attached tp 24/00285/VAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Public Car Park West Wear Street Sunderland
Erection of 1no. signage board, 1no. Totem Sign and 1no. Infotainment screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land At Former Civic Centre Burdon Road Sunderland SR2 7DN
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 24/00285/VAR (Variation of conditions 2 and 14 of planning permission ref. 21/02938/FD4, to allow for replacement of approved apartment blocks
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Civic Centre Burdon Road Sunderland SR2 7DN
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission ref. 21/02938/FD4 (varied under app. ref. 23/02937/VAR) (Demolition of Civic Centre and redevelopment with up to 265 residential dwellings/apartments et
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 8 Thornhill Gardens Sunderland SR2 7LD
T1 Goat Willow - Pollard to 50% of the current height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Designer Childrenswear 4 Olive Street Sunderland SR1 3PE
Discharge of condition 5 (pre occupation noise mitigation) attached to 25/01943/FUL. Part 3 of 3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - St Aidans Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road Sunderland SR2 7HU
Discharge of condition 17 (pre occupation; noise barrier) attached to 24/01395/FDC (Part 2 of 2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Former Vaux Site Land North Of Saint Marys Boulevard Sunderland
Discharge of condition 11 (materials) attached to 21/01542/LP3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - St Aidans Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road Sunderland SR2 7HU
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan condition (controlled under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)) relating to planning application Ref: 24/01395/FDC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Mowbray Park Bowling Green Mowbray Gardens Burdon Road Sunderland SR1 1PP
Discharge of condition 4 (method statement) attached to planning application 25/02345/LP3 (Part 2 of 4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 10 The Oaks West Sunderland SR2 8HZ
T1. Cherry - Remove limb and overhanging branch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Sunderland City Council Civic Centre Burdon Road Sunderland SR2 7DN
Discharge of condition 14 (Vehicle incursion measures) attached to planning application 24/00285/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land Off Beveridge Lane Hugglescote Coalville
The approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Mitigation Measures) relating to planning permission reference 13/00956/OUTM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Priestman Building University Of Sunderland Green Terrace Sunderland SR1 3PZ
Prior Approval in respect of repairs to the window surrounds on the Priestman Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Pavement Outside Live Lounge Park Lane Sunderland
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-29
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A brief summary of Bishopwearmouth in Tyne and Wear
Bishopwearmouth, once a distinct village and parish, is now part of Sunderland City Centre in Tyne and Wear, England, having merged with the city as it grew during the 18th and 19th centuries. This area is notable for the Sunderland Minster, a historic church that has been central to the community since the early Middle Ages. Prior to 1974, Bishopwearmouth was part of County Durham, making it a significant location for planning applications related to historical preservation and urban development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopwearmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopwearmouth has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishopwearmouth, The Cedars, Old Sunderland, Old Sunderland Riverside, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Sunniside. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopwearmouth 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 Bishopwearmouth
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Bishopwearmouth. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopwearmouth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishopwearmouth were discharge of conditions (43), tree works (18), full planning applications (6).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 81 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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