Search Donwell planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Donwell · updated daily · Sunderland City Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Aylesbury Grove Stafford Villas Gateshead NE9 7SLAwaiting decisionErectionof a single storey side extension with semi-basement Garage below.Received 22 Sep 202626/02029/FUL
- 10 Highfields Manor Washington NE37 1ERAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4.04m from the original dwelling, 3m in height and 2.4m to the eaves).Received 18 Sep 202626/02005/PRI
- 8 Highfields Manor Washington NE37 1ERAwaiting decisionErection of decking and summer house to rear garden. Erection of pergola, raise rear fence to 2m and the installation of a sleeper retaining wall to alter land levels (part-retrospective) (Amended description 1 October 2026)Received 14 Sep 202626/01760/FUL
- 24 The Farthings Usworth Washington NE37 1PGApprovedSycamore Tree - remove limbs overhanging into neighbouring garden.Received 3 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 202626/01903/TPA
- 23 Uplands Way Springwell Gateshead NE9 7NQAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extension.Received 10 Aug 202626/01734/FUL
Planning in Donwell
Only 8 decisions near Donwell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Donwell in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.
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Around Donwell
Postcode districts
NE37 25 applications in the last 12 monthsNE9 140 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Sunderland City Council
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About Donwell
Donwell is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Donwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Donwell 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, Donwell 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 Donwell, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Donwell.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.