Hetton-Le-Hole, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hetton-Le-Hole, Tyne and Wear.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £167,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Sunderland
• Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
• LSOA: Sunderland 035E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hetton-Le-Hole.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hetton-Le-Hole.

• 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 Hetton-Le-Hole based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Hetton-Le-Hole.

1. - Land At Logan Street Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0AS
   Variation of Conditions 2 (Plans), 5 (Boundary Treatment) and 6 (Phase 2 (Pre-comm)) attached to planning approval 21/02408/FUL (Erection of a detached dwelling with associated parking and access.).
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-03
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2. - 1 Fairacres Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0RS
   Discharge of condition 4 (pre-commencement: ECEMP) attached to planning permission 22/01431/FU4 (part 1 of 6)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-09-11
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3. - 1 Fairacres Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0RS
   Discharge of condition 6 (pre commencement: scheme of working) attached to planning permission 22/01431/FU4 (part 3 of 6).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-09-11
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4. - 1 Fairacres Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0RS
   Discharge of condition 8 (pre commencement remediation) attached to planning permission 22/01431/FU4 (part 4 of 6).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-09-11
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5. - 1 Fairacres Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0RS
   Discharge of condition 5 (pre commencement: CEMP) attached to planning permission 22/01431/FU4 (part 2 of 6).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-09-11
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6. - Woodbine Cottage Bog Row Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9JN
   Certificate of lawful proposed development of a single storey rear extension.
   Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-03-21
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7. - Hetton Car Sales Station Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9JB
   Proposed change of use of former car sales / showroom to a retail convenience store / supermarket, plus alterations to existing shop front and introduction of two chiller condensing units. (Part Retro
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Hetton-Le-Hole in Tyne and Wear

Hetton-Le-Hole is a Town located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Hetton-Le-Hole show an average sale price of £167,142, 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 Hetton-Le-Hole a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hetton-Le-Hole includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eppleton Grassland SSSI, Hetton Bogs SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hetton-Le-Hole 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 Hetton-Le-Hole

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hetton-Le-Hole. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hetton-Le-Hole may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 108 days, decisions near Hetton-Le-Hole take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hetton-Le-Hole were discharge of conditions (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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