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Planning in Oxclose

Approved
80%
24 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Oxclose

Postcode districts

NE38 31 applications in the last 12 monthsNE37 26 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 Oxclose

Oxclose, situated in Washington, Tyne and Wear, is a compact area of approximately 0.1 square miles with a population of around 3,800 residents. Conveniently located near the A1231, A182, and A195 highways, it also benefits from proximity to the A1(M), which lies within a mile of its boundaries. This accessibility makes Oxclose a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Oxclose show an average sale price of £156,198, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oxclose 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 Oxclose, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Oxclose. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oxclose?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Oxclose. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oxclose?
The average planning decision time near Oxclose is 57 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 Oxclose?
The planning approval rate near Oxclose is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oxclose?
The most common type of planning application near Oxclose is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oxclose?
You can search and track planning applications near Oxclose on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.