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Planning in Humbledon

Approved
89%
34 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Humbledon

Postcode districts

SR4 58 applications in the last 12 monthsSR3 57 applications in the last 12 monthsSR2 124 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 Humbledon

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

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

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Humbledon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Humbledon 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 Humbledon, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Humbledon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Humbledon?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Humbledon. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Humbledon?
The average planning decision time near Humbledon is 72 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 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Humbledon?
The most common type of planning application near Humbledon is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Humbledon?
You can search and track planning applications near Humbledon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.