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Planning in Harraton

Only 8 decisions near Harraton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Harraton

Postcode districts

NE38 31 applications in the last 12 monthsNE37 25 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 Harraton

Harraton is a suburb within Washington, located in the Sunderland metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England. Situated near the River Wear, it lies 3 miles northeast of Chester-le-Street, 2 miles southwest of Washington town centre, and 9 miles south-southwest of Sunderland, making it a strategically placed area for potential planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Harraton show an average sale price of £165,533, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harraton 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 Harraton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Harraton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harraton 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 Harraton, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Harraton.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harraton?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Harraton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Harraton?
The most common type of planning application near Harraton is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Harraton?
You can search and track planning applications near Harraton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.