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Planning in Seaburn

Only 6 decisions near Seaburn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Seaburn

Seaburn is a vibrant seaside resort and a northeastern suburb of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. It is bordered to the north by the village of Whitburn, while Fulwell lies to the west and southwest, and the coastal resort of Roker is situated to the south. This coastal location offers potential for various planning applications related to tourism, residential development, and community amenities.

Property prices in Seaburn show an average sale price of £159,023, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Seaburn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Seaburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Seaburn has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Seaburn 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 Seaburn, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Seaburn.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Seaburn?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Seaburn.
What types of planning applications are most common near Seaburn?
The most common type of planning application near Seaburn is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Seaburn?
You can search and track planning applications near Seaburn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.