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Planning in Millfield

Approved
100%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Millfield

Postcode districts

SR4 58 applications in the last 12 monthsSR1 82 applications in the last 12 monthsSR5 65 applications in the last 12 monthsSR2 121 applications in the last 12 monthsSR6 89 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 Millfield

Millfield is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward within the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. Previously part of the Sunderland North parliamentary constituency, it became a ward of the newly established Sunderland Central constituency in 2010, making it an important area for local governance and planning applications.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Millfield 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 Millfield, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Millfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (6), amendments (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Millfield?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Millfield. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Millfield?
The average planning decision time near Millfield is 47 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 Millfield?
The planning approval rate near Millfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Millfield?
The most common type of planning application near Millfield is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Millfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Millfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.