How long do planning decisions take near East Herrington?

The average planning decision time near East Herrington is 59 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 East Herrington?

The planning approval rate near East Herrington is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Herrington?

The most common type of planning application near East Herrington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Herrington?

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East Herrington, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Herrington, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Herrington are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Herrington

East Herrington, located in the southern part of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England, was historically part of County Durham. This area is of interest for planning applications due to its suburban character and ongoing development opportunities within the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 027A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Herrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 East Herrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near East Herrington.

- 80 Hillcrest Sunderland SR3 3NN
Erection of single storey extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-09
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- Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road Sunderland SR3 3EL
Discharge of condition 21 (SUDS) attached to planning application 22/01958/FU4
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road Sunderland SR3 3EL
Partial discharge of condition 22 (submission of ground investigation) attached to planning application 22/01958/FU4 (Part 2 of 3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-07-12
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- Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road Sunderland SR3 3EL
Partial discharge of condition 23 (remediation strategy) attached to planning application 22/01958/FU4 (additional information received 19.08.2024)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-07-12
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- East Herrington Primary School House Balmoral Terrace East Herrington Sunderland SR3 3PR
Discharge of Condition 3 (boundaries) attached to planning approval 20/00895/FU4.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of East Herrington in Tyne and Wear

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Herrington a particularly low-crime area.

East Herrington 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.

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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near East Herrington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 East Herrington.

At 59 days on average, decisions near East Herrington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near East Herrington were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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