Lyons, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyons, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Lyons
Lyon, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, is a vibrant city positioned at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. It lies approximately 391 km southeast of Paris and 113 km southwest of Geneva, making it a key area for regional planning and development opportunities. The city's proximity to the French Alps further enhances its appeal for various urban and environmental planning applications.
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Town Insights
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 035C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyons.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyons.
- 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 Lyons based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lyons.
- - Land North Of Murton Lane And South Of Colliery Lane Easington Lane Houghton-le-Spring
Request for Screening Opinion under Part 2 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in relation to a proposed residential development of approximately 257 dw
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Rear Murton Lane Easington Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0NB
Discharge of condition 14 (Landscaping) attached to 06/02209/FUL (part 2 of 3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Lyons in Tyne and Wear
Lyon, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, is a vibrant city positioned at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. It lies approximately 391 km southeast of Paris and 113 km southwest of Geneva, making it a key area for regional planning and development opportunities. The city's proximity to the French Alps further enhances its appeal for various urban and environmental planning applications.
Property prices in Lyons 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 Lyons a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lyons includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eppleton Grassland SSSI. 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, Lyons 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 Lyons
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lyons. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lyons may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Lyons 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 Lyons were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.