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Planning in Grasswell

Approved
92%
24 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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About Grasswell

Grasswell is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Grasswell show an average sale price of £132,058, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Grasswell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Grasswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grasswell 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 Grasswell, 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, 69 planning applications were submitted near Grasswell. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (24), tree works (4), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Grasswell?
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Grasswell. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Grasswell?
The average planning decision time near Grasswell is 38 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 Grasswell?
The planning approval rate near Grasswell is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Grasswell?
The most common type of planning application near Grasswell is discharge of conditions, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Grasswell?
You can search and track planning applications near Grasswell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.