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Planning in Fulwell

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Fulwell

Postcode districts

SR6 89 applications in the last 12 monthsSR5 65 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sunderland City Council

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About Fulwell

Fulwell is an affluent area located in the Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England, known for its low levels of social deprivation. Once a civil parish, it was abolished in 1928 and integrated into the former County Borough of Sunderland. The area borders Seaburn, Southwick, Monkwearmouth, and Roker, making it a desirable location for potential development and planning applications. Historically part of County Durham until 1974, Fulwell offers a blend of suburban living with close proximity to coastal amenities.

Property prices in Fulwell show an average sale price of £159,023, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fulwell 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 Fulwell, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Fulwell. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (3), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fulwell?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Fulwell. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fulwell?
The average planning decision time near Fulwell is 44 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 Fulwell?
The planning approval rate near Fulwell is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fulwell?
The most common type of planning application near Fulwell is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fulwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Fulwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.