How long do planning decisions take near Middle Herrington?

The average planning decision time near Middle Herrington is 56 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 Middle Herrington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Middle Herrington?

The most common type of planning application near Middle Herrington is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Middle Herrington?

You can search and track planning applications near Middle Herrington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Middle Herrington, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middle Herrington, Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

View council

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Middle Herrington.

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 029B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Middle Herrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Middle Herrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Middle Herrington.

- 1 Hillview Sunderland SR3 3TL
Works to tree(s) - T1 (Sycamore) - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details
- 13 Durham Road Sunderland SR3 3NR
T5 Horse Chestnut - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Middle Herrington in Tyne and Wear

Middle Herrington is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in Middle Herrington 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 Middle Herrington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Middle Herrington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Herrington Hill SSSI, Hastings Hill 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, Middle Herrington 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 Middle Herrington

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Middle Herrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Middle Herrington were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.