How long do planning decisions take near Concord?

The average planning decision time near Concord is 54 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 Concord?

The planning approval rate near Concord is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Concord?

The most common type of planning application near Concord is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Concord?

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Concord, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Concord, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £156,198 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
LSOA: Sunderland 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Concord.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Concord.

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 Concord based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Concord.

- Best 1 News Food & Wine 26 - 27 Front Street Concord Washington NE37 2BA
Retrospective application for the installation of 1 illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Washington F Pit Albany Way Albany Washington NE37 1UR
Installation of new accessible entrance link, to the South elevation of the extension to the Colliery Engine Winding House.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Pavement Outside 4 Arndale House, Victoria Road, Washington, NE37 2SW Victoria Road Concord Washington
Display of 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Washington F Pit Albany Way Albany Washington NE37 1UR
Erection of new Heritage Visitors Centre and Cafe including toilet facilities and internal and external seating. Creation of external small play area, exhibition space, various interpretation installa
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Holly House Care Home Albany Way Albany Washington NE37 1BJ
Discharge of condition 4 (CEMP) attached to planning application 22/02066/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 67 Saddleback Albany Washington NE37 1QB
Erection of single storey side extension to extend kitchen and enclose side garden with boundary fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-04-02
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A brief summary of Concord in Tyne and Wear

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

Property prices in Concord show an average sale price of £156,198, 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 Concord a particularly low-crime area.

Concord 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Concord 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 Concord

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Concord. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Concord.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Concord were discharge of conditions (8), advertising consent (3), other applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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