Fulwell, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fulwell, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fulwell are administered by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,023 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
- LSOA: South Tyneside 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fulwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fulwell.
- 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 Fulwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Fulwell.
- - 64 Coniston Avenue Fulwell Sunderland SR5 1RD
Erection of two storey extension to side of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Mill Garages Ltd Pullman Volkswagen Newcastle Road Sunderland SR5 1QE
Removal of existing signage and the display of 3 no. illuminated fascia signs, 1 no. illuminated pylon sign and new illuminated entrance portal
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 21 Kirkstone Avenue Sunderland SR5 1NH
Garage conversion to include the erection of bay window to the front, conversion of flat roof to hipped to gable and mono pitched to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 59 Marina Avenue Sunderland SR6 9AH
Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage into habitable room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 19 Rushcliffe Sunderland SR6 9RG
Works to tree - (Sycamore) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 5 Dykelands Road Sunderland SR6 8EW
Variation to condition 2 attached to planning permission 24/01219/FUL (Erection of a two storey extension to side with single storey extensions to front and rear) to allow minor amendment to approved
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Grange Garden Centre Thompson Road Sunderland SR5 1PW
Demolition of existing shed and stores and erection of new timber clad shed/ project meeting space incorporating underground water storage tanks and solar panels to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 4 Kirkstone Avenue Sunderland SR5 1NQ
Erection of a two storey side extension and erection of a single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Burnhope House Viewforth Terrace Sunderland SR5 1PZ
T37 (Cherry) - crown reduce side over burnhope house by 1.5m T9 (Rowan) - crown reduce side over burnhope house by 1m T13 (leylandii) - reduce side over burnhope house by 4m (cut back to boundary)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-08-25
View full details - - 15 Rushcliffe Sunderland SR6 9RG
Emergency Tree Work Application - Removal of dead Beech tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Dykelands Road Sunderland SR6 8EW
Change of use of amenity open space to enclosed car parking area with 1.2 metre high boundary enclosure.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 28 Mayswood Road Sunderland SR6 9JA
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey extension to front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Fulwell in Tyne and Wear
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fulwell a particularly low-crime area.
Fulwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Roker Park, Sunderland. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fulwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fulwell and Carley Hill Quarries SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Fulwell
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Fulwell. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fulwell.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fulwell were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (7), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- High Southwick planning applications
- Carley Hill planning applications
- Roker planning applications
- Seaburn planning applications
- Monkwearmouth planning applications
- South Bents planning applications
- Marley Pots planning applications
- Witherwack planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.