How long do planning decisions take near Stony Gate?

The average planning decision time near Stony Gate is 126 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 Stony Gate?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stony Gate?

The most common type of planning application near Stony Gate is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stony Gate?

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Stony Gate, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stony Gate, Tyne and Wear.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 032B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stony Gate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stony Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Stony Gate.

- Holmeland Farm Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4NN
Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials schedule re: road) attached to planning approval 22/02765/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Middle Haining Farm Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8JG
Change of use of office space into dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Stony Gate in Tyne and Wear

Stony Gate is a settlement located in Tyne and Wear, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stony Gate a particularly low-crime area.

Stony Gate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nesham Place. 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 Stony Gate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Herrington Hill SSSI, High Haining Hill SSSI. 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 Stony Gate

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stony Gate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 126 days.

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

With an average of 126 days, decisions near Stony Gate take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stony Gate were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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