How long do planning decisions take near Seaburn?

The average planning decision time near Seaburn is 56 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 Seaburn?

The planning approval rate near Seaburn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Seaburn?

The most common type of planning application near Seaburn is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Seaburn?

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Seaburn, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Seaburn, Tyne and Wear.

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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.

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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: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Sunderland Central
LSOA: Sunderland 006F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Seaburn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seaburn.

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 Seaburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Seaburn.

- 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
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A brief summary of Seaburn in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Seaburn 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 Seaburn a particularly low-crime area.

Seaburn 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 Seaburn 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.

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Planning Activity in Seaburn

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Seaburn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seaburn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Seaburn were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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