How long do planning decisions take near Fence Houses?

The average planning decision time near Fence Houses is 26 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fence Houses?

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Fence Houses, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fence Houses, Tyne and Wear.

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

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £132,058 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 033A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fence Houses.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fence Houses.

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 Fence Houses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Fence Houses.

- Northumbrian Water Ltd Sewage Disposal Works Sedgeletch Road Houghton-le-Spring
Formal 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 Sewag
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-06-29
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- Land To The West Of Cherry Way Cherry Way Dubmire Industrial Estate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5RJ
Discharge of condition 7 (Implementation of Approved Remediation) attached to 23/00145/FUL (part 1 of 2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-03
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- 25 Greenmount Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5FB
Request for protection of two Sycamores to front garden and established hedgerow as application 25/01316/FUL is causing concern.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Land To The West Of Cherry Way Cherry Way Dubmire Industrial Estate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5RJ
Non material amendment to approved application 23/00145/FUL (Change of use from vacant land to an open storage and distribution yard, erection of workshop, tool store, office and boundary fencing. Cre
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Fence Houses in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Fence Houses show an average sale price of £132,058, 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 Fence Houses a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fence Houses includes 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 Fence Houses

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Fence Houses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

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

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fence Houses were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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