Ryhope, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ryhope, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ryhope are administered by Sunderland City Council. View the full Sunderland City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ryhope
Ryhope is a coastal village situated on the southern edge of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England, with a population of around 14,000 as recorded in the 2011 census. Located just 2.9 miles from Sunderland city centre and 2.8 miles from Seaham, it offers convenient access to the A19, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,023 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sunderland
- Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
- LSOA: Sunderland 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ryhope.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ryhope.
- 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 Ryhope based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
198 planning applications found near Ryhope.
- - Land North Of Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 25/02698/PS4 (Development of a new single-storey Catholic primary school building, provision of a new sports pitch, outdoor PE court, outdoor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Saint Benedicts Hospice Saint Benedicts Way Sunderland SR2 0NY
Erection of additional perimeter fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Ryhope GWS Ryhope Road Ryhope Sunderland
T31 Sycamore - Remove crown to leave the stem as a 2.5m high monolith.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 82 Esdale Sunderland SR2 0JF
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey extensions to front and rear and external render.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Land North Of Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland
Development of a new single-storey Catholic primary school building, provision of a new sports pitch, outdoor PE court, outdoor informal play space, new pedestrian footpath from Halifax Place to Beech
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Ryhope Pumping Station Cooling Ponds Waterworks Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0ND
Works to trees - T29 (Whitebeam) - Remove the crown leaving the stem as a standing monolith at 5m (cut above wildlife feature), T30 (Whitebeam) - Remove the crown leaving the stem as a standing monoli
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 8 Esdale Sunderland SR2 0JE
Demolish and remove an old brick shed/outbuilding and construct a single storey bedroom extension c/w ensuite wet room to the side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Land North Of Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland
Request for a screening opinion pursuant to Regulations 6 (1) and 6 (3) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of a full planning application fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 38 Woodham Drive Sunderland SR2 0FA
Erection of a single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 7 (Drainage) attached to 20/00562/VAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 1 Hylton Terrace Sunderland SR2 0HX
Application for certificate of lawful proposed use for conversion from residential dwelling (Class C3) to a 6 bed HMO (Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 20/00562/VAR ((Variation of Condition 5 (Approved Plans) attached to 18/02173/VA4 (plot substitution on 25no.plots) to separate condition 26 (
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 14 (Landscape and Ecological mangement plan) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 6 of 7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 17 (Analysis of the B1285 junction) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 7 of 7)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 12 (Seaton Lane 70 and 120 triggers) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 4 of 7)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 7 (Drainage Strategy) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 1 0f 7)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 8 (Finished floor levels) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 2 of 7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 13 (Landscaping) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 5 of 7)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB
Discharge of condition 9 (Materials for subsequent phases) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 3 of 7)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 29 Stockton Road Sunderland SR2 7AJ
Installation of 41no. solar panels to rear roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-01-10
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A brief summary of Ryhope in Tyne and Wear
Ryhope is a coastal village situated on the southern edge of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England, with a population of around 14,000 as recorded in the 2011 census. Located just 2.9 miles from Sunderland city centre and 2.8 miles from Seaham, it offers convenient access to the A19, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Ryhope show an average sale price of £159,023, 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 Ryhope a particularly low-crime area.
Ryhope has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ryhope Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ryhope includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tunstall Hills and Ryhope Cutting SSSI, Durham Coast SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Durham Coast; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 1 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, Ryhope 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 Ryhope
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Ryhope. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ryhope maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ryhope were discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (6), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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