How long do planning decisions take near Harraton?

The average planning decision time near Harraton is 61 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 Harraton?

The planning approval rate near Harraton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Harraton?

The most common type of planning application near Harraton is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Harraton?

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Harraton, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Harraton, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in Harraton are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £165,533 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
LSOA: Sunderland 017F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Harraton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harraton.

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 Harraton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Harraton.

- Roundel Manufacturing Limited 5 - 8 Sedling Road Wear Industrial Estate Washington NE38 9BZ
Replacement and reduction of existing externally sited biomass plant and equipment with new biomass boilers, associated silos, extraction system and wood chipping equipment, including relocation of pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 16 North Crescent Harraton Washington NE38 9AJ
Remove timber fence and block pave the full garden to allow access for Vehicle with disabled ramp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-19
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- 17 Wansbeck Rickleton Washington NE38 9EF
Application for certificate of lawful proposed use for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Harraton in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Harraton show an average sale price of £165,533, 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 Harraton a particularly low-crime area.

Harraton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Harraton includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Harraton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Harraton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Harraton.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Harraton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Harraton were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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