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Planning in Bishopwearmouth

Approved
97%
61 of 62 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Bishopwearmouth

Postcode districts

SR1 82 applications in the last 12 monthsSR2 121 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

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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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bishopwearmouth, 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 Bishopwearmouth. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (53), tree works (22), full planning applications (14). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bishopwearmouth?
In the last 24 months, 233 planning applications were submitted near Bishopwearmouth. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bishopwearmouth?
The average planning decision time near Bishopwearmouth is 41 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 Bishopwearmouth?
The planning approval rate near Bishopwearmouth is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bishopwearmouth?
The most common type of planning application near Bishopwearmouth is discharge of conditions, with 53 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bishopwearmouth?
You can search and track planning applications near Bishopwearmouth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.