How long do planning decisions take near Millfield?

The average planning decision time near Millfield is 49 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 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Millfield, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Millfield, Tyne and Wear.

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Planning applications in Millfield are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £159,023 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 021G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Millfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Millfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Millfield.

- 33 Westbury Street Sunderland SR4 6EF
Lawful development certificate for existing use as HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Land At Deptford Terrace Sunderland
Variation of condition application in relation to 22/01123/FU4 (Erection of 6 no. general industrial (Use Class B2) or storage and distribution (Use Class B8) units; 7 no. trade warehouses with ancill
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Alex Smiles Ltd 45 Deptford Terrace Sunderland SR4 6DD
Discharge of condition 3 (cond 2 report if required) attached to planning application 25/01447/DEM (Part 2 of 4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Alex Smiles Ltd 45 Deptford Terrace Sunderland SR4 6DD
Discharge of condition 5 (CEMP) attached to planning application 25/01447/DEM (Part 4 of 4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Millfield in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Millfield show an average sale price of £159,023, 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 Millfield a particularly low-crime area.

Millfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishopwearmouth, Ashbrooke, Sunderland. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Millfield

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Millfield. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Millfield.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Millfield were discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (3), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

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