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Planning in Hendon

Approved
82%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hendon

Postcode districts

SR2 121 applications in the last 12 monthsSR1 82 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 Hendon

Hendon, located in the eastern part of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, North East England, is characterized by its blend of heavy industry and Victorian terraces, alongside three prominent high-rise residential towers. Often referred to as the East End of Sunderland, this area is situated to the west of Sunderland Docks, making it a significant point of interest for planning applications related to urban development and residential projects.

Property prices in Hendon show an average sale price of £159,023, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hendon has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hendon 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 Hendon, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Hendon. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hendon?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Hendon. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hendon?
The average planning decision time near Hendon is 29 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 Hendon?
The planning approval rate near Hendon is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hendon?
The most common type of planning application near Hendon is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hendon?
You can search and track planning applications near Hendon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.