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Planning in High Southwick

Approved
90%
9 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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Around High Southwick

Postcode districts

SR5 63 applications in the last 12 monthsSR1 82 applications in the last 12 monthsSR6 88 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 High Southwick

High Southwick is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in High Southwick show an average sale price of £159,023, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Southwick 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 High Southwick a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around High Southwick has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Southwick 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 High Southwick, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near High Southwick. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (3), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Southwick?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near High Southwick. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near High Southwick?
The average planning decision time near High Southwick is 36 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 High Southwick?
The planning approval rate near High Southwick is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Southwick?
The most common type of planning application near High Southwick is discharge of conditions, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Southwick?
You can search and track planning applications near High Southwick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.