Roker, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roker, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Roker are administered by South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Roker
Roker is a vibrant seaside resort located in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Situated north of the River Wear and Monkwearmouth, it borders the southern part of Fulwell and the coastal resort of Seaburn to the north. Rich in history, Roker is part of the historic County Durham and offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community amenities, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £162,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Tyneside
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shields
- LSOA: South Tyneside 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roker.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roker.
- 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 Roker based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Roker.
- - 7 Cressbourne Avenue Sunderland SR6 9DT
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 9 Ravine Terrace Sunderland SR6 9LZ
Works to trees - T1 (Apple) - crown reduce by 1m and crown lift by 0.5m, T2 (Apple) - crown reduce by 2m and crown thin by 10%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-10
View full details - - 20 Melrose Gardens Roker Sunderland SR6 9LD
Construction of single storey extension to side, new retaining wall, and new pillar to boundary wall. Widen and raise level of existing driveway and lowering of land to the rear of the garage, re-posi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-09-02
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A brief summary of Roker in Tyne and Wear
Roker is a vibrant seaside resort located in the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Situated north of the River Wear and Monkwearmouth, it borders the southern part of Fulwell and the coastal resort of Seaburn to the north. Rich in history, Roker is part of the historic County Durham and offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community amenities, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
Property prices in Roker show an average sale price of £162,015, 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 Roker a particularly low-crime area.
Roker has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitburn Bents, Roker Park, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Roker includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Durham Coast SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 3 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, Roker 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 Roker
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Roker. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roker may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Roker were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Seaburn planning applications
- Fulwell planning applications
- South Bents planning applications
- Monkwearmouth planning applications
- High Southwick planning applications
- Carley Hill planning applications
- Sunderland planning applications
- Ayres Quay planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.