North Sunderland, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Sunderland, Northumberland.
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Planning applications in North Sunderland are administered by Northumberland County Council. View the full Northumberland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Sunderland
North Sunderland, a charming fishing village located on the Northumberland coast next to Seahouses, boasts a growing population that reached 1,959 by the 2011 Census, up from 1,803 in 2001. Its coastal setting and community dynamics make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly related to residential development and local amenities.
Population: 1,678 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £283,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Sunderland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Sunderland.
- 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 North Sunderland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
277 planning applications found near North Sunderland.
- - 165 Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7TU
Trees in a Conservation area - 2 x Copper beech trees - crown reduce to 4m high by 2.5m spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - St Paul's Church Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7TT
Air source heat pump and external solar battery cabinet
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 10 North Lane Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7UQ
Proposed conservatory to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Land North Of Sovereign Court North Sunderland Trading Estate North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7UP
Discharge of conditions 12 (Gas Protection Verification) on approved application 21/02759/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - 9 Harcar Court Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7YU
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed use to convert the existing loft into a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, convert the rear portion of the existing garage into a utility room and constructio
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - 119 Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7TS
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - Links Hotel 8 King Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XP
Proposed infilling of doors and installation of roller shutter door and condenser units on outbuilding to create cold food preparation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - Seahouses Masonic Hall 145 Main Street North Sunderland Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7TT
Variation of conditions 1 (approved plans) and 3 (planting plan) on approved application 23/01477/FUL to allow changes in proposed planting to satisfy AONB requirements
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-10-26
View full details - - 88 Main Street North Sunderland Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7TP
Discharge of condition 3 (demolition and construction method statement) pursuant to planning approval 20/01183/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-30
View full details - - 7 North Lane Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7UG
Trees in a Conservation Area: Crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-07
View full details - - The Old Manse 9 North Lane Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7UQ
Trees in a Conservation Area: Sycamore Tree - crown reduction work solely to reduce the length of two branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Land North West Of Links Hotel King Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XP
Demolition of garage and erection of single storey outbuilding (amended description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-06-02
View full details - - Links Hotel 8 King Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XP
Proposed change of use from hotel to staff accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - Seahouses Masonic Hall 145 Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7TT
Retention of Access Ramp to Hall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Garage Blocks On Stone Close Seahouses Northumberland
Notification of Prior Approval of Demolition of 4 blocks, 12nr garages at units 37-40, 41-42, 43-45 & 46-48, Stone Close, Seahouses, Northumberland.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-04-07
View full details - - Land North Of Sovereign Court North Sunderland Trading Estate North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7UP
Discharge of Condition 11 (Ground Gas Protection) on approved application 21/02759/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-03-23
View full details - - 22 James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7YD
Construction of side two-storey extension and rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-01-31
View full details - - 14 James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7YD
Proposed two storey extension to front of dwelling to replace existing single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2023-01-06
View full details - - 65 Main Street North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7TN
Replacement of existing single glazed timber shop front windows with double glazed timber shop front windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-12-13
View full details - - Land North Of Sovereign Court North Sunderland Trading Estate North Sunderland Northumberland NE68 7UP
Discharge of conditions 3(Construction Method Statement), 5(cycle parking), 6(surface water drainage), 7(Electric Vehicle Charging), 11(Ground Gas Protection) and 14(Potentially Contaminated Land) on
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2022-11-17
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A brief summary of North Sunderland in Northumberland
North Sunderland, a charming fishing village located on the Northumberland coast next to Seahouses, boasts a growing population that reached 1,959 by the 2011 Census, up from 1,803 in 2001. Its coastal setting and community dynamics make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly related to residential development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,678 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
Property prices in North Sunderland show an average sale price of £283,130, 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 North Sunderland a particularly low-crime area.
North Sunderland has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Sunderland, Seahouses. 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 North Sunderland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine, Northumbria Coast; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. 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, North Sunderland 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 North Sunderland
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near North Sunderland.
The most common application types near North Sunderland were full planning applications (11), advertising consent (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
32 planning appeals were lodged, of which 12 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (38% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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