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13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fence Houses · updated daily · Sunderland City Council

Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Unit 1 Mulberry Way Dubmire Industrial Estate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5RHAwaiting decisionSingle storey steel framed extension to the existing warehouseReceived 7 Oct 202626/01888/FUL
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to planning permission DM/25/00861/FPA for demolition of existing buildings and construction of two new retail units with associated car parking, landscaping and access. The application seeks amendments to Conditions 5 (Contaminated Land - Phase 4) and 9 (Habitat Completion) of the planning permission.Received 11 Sep 2026DM/26/02425/NMA
Northumbrian Water Ltd Sewage Disposal Works Sedgeletch Road Houghton-le-SpringAwaiting decisionFormal screening opinion to confirm the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') to accompany the proposed works to upgrade the existing sewage treatment facility at Sedgeletch Sewage Treatment Works (STW) and to install a 3km below ground sewer transfer pipeline running from Sedgeletch STW to a new outfall into the River Wear.Screening OpinionReceived 29 Jun 202626/01418/SCR
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 3 (Highways) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00861/FPA for the construction of two new retail units with associated car parking and access s278 design and Traffic management planReceived 24 Jun 2026DM/26/01633/DRC
Station Hotel Morton Crescent Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6ADAwaiting decisionInstallation of 2no rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of the planned retail unit development, including one fully accessible EV charging bayReceived 23 Jun 2026DM/26/01617/FPA

Planning in Fence Houses

Approved: 83%; 10 of 12 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fence Houses in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.

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Around Fence Houses

Postcode districts

DH4 99 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 Fence Houses

Fence Houses, a village located in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, offers a unique blend of community charm and accessibility. Its strategic location may present various opportunities for planning applications, catering to residential developments and local amenities in the area.

Property prices in Fence Houses show an average sale price of £132,058, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Fence Houses has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fence Houses 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fence Houses, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Fence Houses. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fence Houses?

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Fence Houses. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near Fence Houses?

The average planning decision time near Fence Houses is 33 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 Fence Houses?

The planning approval rate near Fence Houses is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fence Houses?

The most common type of planning application near Fence Houses is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fence Houses?

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