Doxford Park, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Doxford Park, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Doxford Park
Doxford Park is a suburb located to the south-west of Sunderland city centre in Tyne and Wear. Developed in the 1960s from historical agrarian land and a manor, it has since transformed into a modern housing estate. The area is strategically positioned near the A19 and is home to Doxford International Business Park, one of the largest business districts in the city, making it a key location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £162,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sunderland
- Parliamentary constituency: Sunderland Central
- LSOA: Sunderland 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Doxford Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Doxford Park.
- 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 Doxford Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Doxford Park.
- - 1 Goldlynn Drive Sunderland SR3 2ST
Erect first floor rear extension with gabled roof. Replacement gabled dormers to front and rear roof slopes. Erect chimney to west facing side elevation. New and replacement openings, including at fir
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land To The North Of Mill Hill Road Doxford Park Sunderland
Discharge of condition 6 (verification) attached to planning application 18/00438/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Holly House Silksworth Hall Drive Silksworth Sunderland SR3 2PA
Works to trees - To fell 11no Leylandi Cypress trees (T1-T4, T6, T8-T13)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - The Willows Warden Law Lane Sunderland SR3 2PD
Works to trees - T1 - Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia Codarta) - Crown lift to 5.1m over public highway, remove ivy from main stem and crown thin by 10%, T2 - European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) - Crown reducti
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Land At Chapelgarth Sunderland SR3 2NY`
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 23/02056/LR4 to allow for the substitution of the house types on No. 63 plots (Plots 103-165) to allow for the re-branding to the new St Modwe
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Holly House Silksworth Hall Drive Silksworth Sunderland SR3 2PA
Fell 3no. Leyland Cypress trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 19 Friarsfield Close Sunderland SR3 2RZ
Erect single storey front extension and construct new bay window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Chapelgarth (Phase 4) Land At Chapelgarth Sunderland SR3 2NY
Discharge of condition 6 (external lighting) attached to 23/02056/LR4
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Elmwood Warden Law Lane Sunderland SR3 2PA
Discharge of condition 5 (arch 2) attached to planning application 19/00883/FUL (Part 3 of 8)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Doxford Park in Tyne and Wear
Doxford Park is a suburb located to the south-west of Sunderland city centre in Tyne and Wear. Developed in the 1960s from historical agrarian land and a manor, it has since transformed into a modern housing estate. The area is strategically positioned near the A19 and is home to Doxford International Business Park, one of the largest business districts in the city, making it a key location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Doxford Park show an average sale price of £162,015, 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 Doxford Park a particularly low-crime area.
Doxford Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: Silksworth Hall. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Doxford Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gilleylaw Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Doxford Park 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 Doxford Park
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Doxford Park. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Doxford Park.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Doxford Park were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.