How long do planning decisions take near East Rainton?

The average planning decision time near East Rainton is 31 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 Rainton?

The planning approval rate near East Rainton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near East Rainton is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Rainton?

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East Rainton, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Rainton, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

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

About East Rainton

East Rainton is a village located in the Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England, now part of the parish of Hetton. Situated along the A690 road between Sunderland and Durham, it is in close proximity to Houghton-le-Spring. Once a civil parish until its dissolution in 1937, East Rainton has a historical population of 1,711 recorded in 1931, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development considerations.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 035C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Rainton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rainton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near East Rainton.

- Red Gables North Street East Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9QF
Discharge of condition 16 (Tree Protection) attached to 24/01562/FU4 (Part 2 of 2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of East Rainton in Tyne and Wear

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Rainton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hetton Bogs SSSI, Joe's Pond SSSI, Moorsley Banks 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.

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Planning Activity in East Rainton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near East Rainton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Rainton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Rainton were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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