How long do planning decisions take near New Town (DH5)?

The average planning decision time near New Town (DH5) is 60 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 New Town (DH5)?

The planning approval rate near New Town (DH5) is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Town (DH5)?

The most common type of planning application near New Town (DH5) is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Town (DH5)?

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New Town (DH5), Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Town (DH5), Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear · England · settlement

Planning applications in New Town (DH5) are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £132,058 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 035C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Town (DH5).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Town (DH5).

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 New Town (DH5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near New Town (DH5).

- Land At Herrington Burn/ Near Sedgeletch Sewage Treatment Works Sedgeletch Road Houghton-le-Spring
Construction of a 3.3km transfer pipeline.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-22
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- Lonsdale House & Wynyard Hetton Road Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8NB
Works to trees - T1 (Garden of Wynyard) (Beech) - Prune to clear 4m clearance, T2 (Garden of Lonsdale House) (Beech) - Prune to clear the BT cables by 1m and crown lift to 5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-26
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- The Haven Hetton Road Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8NB
Emergency Tree Works to 3 ash trees with severe ash die back. (TPO 85)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Saint Michaels Church Church Street Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4DN
Works to trees - T14152 (Sycamore) - Crown lift to 5.2m over highway, T14166 (Sycamore) - Crown lift to 5.2m over highway, T14167 (Sycamore) - Crown lift to 5.2m over highway crown prune to clear ligh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Land Off A690/ Mercantile Road Rainton Meadows Houghton Le Spring
Discharge of condition 8 (Tree Protection) attached to planning application 23/02501/FU4 (Part 1 of 2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of New Town (DH5) in Tyne and Wear

New Town (DH5) is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

Property prices in New Town (DH5) show an average sale price of £132,058, 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 New Town (DH5) a particularly low-crime area.

New Town (DH5) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newbottle Village, Nesham Place, St Michael's. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around New Town (DH5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hetton Bogs SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, New Town (DH5) 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 New Town (DH5)

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near New Town (DH5). Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. New Town (DH5) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 60 days on average, decisions near New Town (DH5) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near New Town (DH5) were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (4), tree works (3).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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