How long do planning decisions take near Humbledon?

The average planning decision time near Humbledon is 58 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 Humbledon?

The planning approval rate near Humbledon is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Humbledon?

The most common type of planning application near Humbledon is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Humbledon?

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Humbledon, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Humbledon, Tyne and Wear.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £162,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 021E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Humbledon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Humbledon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Humbledon.

- Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road Sunderland SR4 7QF
Discharge of condition 3 (matsub) attached to planning application 23/01027/LBC (Part 1 of 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road Sunderland SR4 7QF
Discharge of condition 5 (mortar) attached to planning application 23/01027/LBC (Part 3 of 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Barnes Infant Academy Mount Road Sunderland SR4 7QF
Discharge of condition 4 (sample panels) attached to planning application 23/01027/LBC (Part 2 of 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 10 Beldene Drive Sunderland SR4 8QD
Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4m from the original dwelling, 3m in height and 2.3m to the eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 3 Oldstead Gardens Sunderland SR4 8QL
Erection of raised decking and conservatory extension to rear (retrospective). (Amended description agreed 04.08.2025).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-06-16
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- The Croft Care Home Ettrick Grove Sunderland SR4 8QE
Various tree works as per tree schedule received 31.07.24
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Humbledon in Tyne and Wear

Humbledon is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Humbledon show an average sale price of £162,015, 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 Humbledon a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Humbledon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Humbledon Hill Quarry SSSI. 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 Humbledon

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Humbledon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Humbledon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Humbledon were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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