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66 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Monkwearmouth · updated daily · Sunderland City Council

Planning in Monkwearmouth

Approved
76%
13 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Monkwearmouth

Postcode districts

SR6 89 applications in the last 12 monthsSR5 65 applications in the last 12 monthsSR4 58 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 Monkwearmouth

Monkwearmouth, located on the north bank of the River Wear in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, is a historically significant area known for its origins as one of the earliest settlements alongside Bishopwearmouth and Sunderland. Home to the historic St. Peter's Church, established in 674, Monkwearmouth was once a hub for shipbuilding and coal mining. Today, it features a campus of the University of Sunderland and the National Glass Centre, while also being served by several active Church of England and Catholic churches, including the notable St Benet's Church.

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

The area around Monkwearmouth has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Monkwearmouth 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 Monkwearmouth, 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, 104 planning applications were submitted near Monkwearmouth. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Monkwearmouth?
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Monkwearmouth. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Monkwearmouth?
The average planning decision time near Monkwearmouth is 50 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 Monkwearmouth?
The planning approval rate near Monkwearmouth is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Monkwearmouth?
The most common type of planning application near Monkwearmouth is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Monkwearmouth?
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