Grangetown, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grangetown, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grangetown are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grangetown
Grangetown is a suburb located within the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. As part of the Hendon Metropolitan District, it transitioned from the Sunderland South parliamentary constituency to become a ward of the Sunderland Central parliamentary constituency in 2010. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its evolving governance and local development initiatives.
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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: Sunderland
- Parliamentary constituency: Sunderland Central
- LSOA: Sunderland 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grangetown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grangetown.
- 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 Grangetown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Grangetown.
- - Total UK Limited (S659) Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to 25/00931/VAR (Variation of conditions 2, 4, 7 and 9 as attached to planning permission 23/02154/FUL; including amendments to the elevations (such
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Land To The West Of 24 Irene Avenue Sunderland SR2 9SZ
Discharge of condition 3 (pre-commencement: CEMP) attached to planning application 24/00946/VAR - Part 1 of 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Land To The West Of 24 Irene Avenue Sunderland SR2 9SZ
Discharge of condition 4 (above damp proof: materials) attached to planning application 24/00946/VAR - Part 2 of 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Former Garage Former Total UK Limited (S659) Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA
Discharge of condition 5 (remediation) attached to planning application 23/02154/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Land To South Of Leechmere Road Grangetown Sunderland
Discharge of condition 16 (Landscape Plan and LEMP) attached to 24/00919/VA4.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Former Garage Former Total UK Limited (S659) Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA
Discharge of condition 3 (CEMP) attached to planning application 23/02154/FUL (Part 1 of 3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Grangetown in Tyne and Wear
Grangetown is a suburb located within the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. As part of the Hendon Metropolitan District, it transitioned from the Sunderland South parliamentary constituency to become a ward of the Sunderland Central parliamentary constituency in 2010. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its evolving governance and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Grangetown 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 Grangetown a particularly low-crime area.
Grangetown has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Cedars, Ryhope Village, Ashbrooke, Sunderland. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Grangetown includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tunstall Hills and Ryhope Cutting SSSI, Durham Coast SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. 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, Grangetown 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 Grangetown
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Grangetown. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Grangetown.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Grangetown were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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