Search Middle Rainton planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Middle Rainton · updated daily · Sunderland City Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Eppleton Quarry Downs Pit Lane/Lindsay Street Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9NHAwaiting decisionThe extraction of sand and limestone from Eppleton Quarry up until 2048 (a time extension of 8 years) and the importation of 5.6 million tonnes of material over a 21-year period to infill the resulting void and to restore the quarry. Restoration as extension to Hetton Lyons Country Park. At Eppleton Quarry, Downs Pit Lane, Hetton le HoleReceived 4 Aug 202626/01687/MAW
- Red Gables North Street East Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9QFAwaiting decisionDischarge of Biodiversity Gain Plan condition (controlled under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)) relating to planning application Ref: 24/01562/FU4Biodiversity Gain ConditionReceived 18 Feb 202626/00391/BGP
- Red Gables North Street East Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9QFApprovedDischarge of condition 16 (Tree Protection) attached to 24/01562/FU4 (Part 2 of 2)Discharge of Planning Condition(s)Received 23 Sep 2025Decided 24 Oct 202525/02187/DIS
- Land Off North Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-SpringAwaiting decisionOutline planning application (with all matters reserved except for means of access) for the erection of up to 255 dwellings, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDs) and associated infrastructure.Outline ApplicationReceived 30 Jun 202525/01432/OUT
- Land To The North East Of Hycroft Benridge Bank West Rainton DH4 6NNAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 8 (landscape management) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/02100/VOCDetails Reserved by ConditionReceived 27 Oct 2023DM/23/03243/DRC
Planning in Middle Rainton
Only 1 decision near Middle Rainton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Middle Rainton in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.
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DH5 36 applications in the last 12 monthsDH4 99 applications in the last 12 months
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About Middle Rainton
Middle Rainton, once a small village situated between West and East Rainton in Tyne and Wear, ceased to exist in the 1970s due to a schedule D notice. Historically, the village was primarily inhabited by miners, with its population peaking at 842 in 1851, before declining as local pits closed. Today, the area is a nature reserve accessible to the public, located on the A690 road, approximately 3 miles east of the A1(M), reflecting its transformation from a mining community to a natural retreat.
Property prices in Middle Rainton show an average sale price of £132,058, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Middle Rainton 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 Middle Rainton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Middle Rainton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Middle Rainton 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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In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Middle Rainton.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.