Shiney Row, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shiney Row, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Shiney Row
Shiney Row is a village located in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England. It is historically significant as the birthplace of Sir George Elliot, 1st Baronet, who played a pivotal role in the production of the first Transatlantic telegraph cable. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, considering its industrial heritage and potential development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £167,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sunderland
- Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
- LSOA: Sunderland 030F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Shiney Row.
- [Warning no longer in force] Tyne and Wear coast
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shiney Row.
- 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 Shiney Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Shiney Row.
- - 15 Princes Street Shiney Row Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4RD
Erection of single storey extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 39 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QU
Proposed new shop front with associated signage. New extraction unit to rear on the lower roof and new air conditioning unit to rear. (Part Retrospective) (Amended plans received 14.05.25)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 1 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QT
Removal and replacement of 3no. existing antennas, installation of 2no. 0.3m dishes and ancillary equipment on existing and new support poles. The installation of 2 no. cabinets and associated ancilla
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Opposite Penshaw House Penshaw Stables Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring
Alterations to northern wall of walled garden; including reducing height of wall, infill existing openings and demolition of outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Quarry Service Station Newbottle Street Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4AX
Erection of single storey extension to existing store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2017-11-17
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A brief summary of Shiney Row in Tyne and Wear
Shiney Row is a village located in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England. It is historically significant as the birthplace of Sir George Elliot, 1st Baronet, who played a pivotal role in the production of the first Transatlantic telegraph cable. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, considering its industrial heritage and potential development opportunities.
Property prices in Shiney Row show an average sale price of £167,142, 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 Shiney Row a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shiney Row includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Shiney Row 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 Shiney Row
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Shiney Row. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shiney Row.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shiney Row were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.