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113 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sunderland · updated daily · Sunderland City Council

Planning in Sunderland

Approved
94%
50 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Sunderland

Postcode districts

SR1 82 applications in the last 12 monthsSR6 89 applications in the last 12 monthsSR5 65 applications in the last 12 monthsSR4 58 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sunderland City Council

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About Sunderland

Sunderland is a vibrant port city located at the mouth of the River Wear on the North Sea, about 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. As the most populous area in the Wearside conurbation and the second-largest in North East England, Sunderland presents a dynamic environment for planning applications, influenced by its significant maritime heritage and urban development potential. The city has a population of approximately 277,417 (2018 estimate). It sits within the Sunderland district.

Sunderland sits at an elevation of 60 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 111.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Sunderland show an average sale price of £159,023, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sunderland 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 Sunderland, 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, 234 planning applications were submitted near Sunderland. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (49), full planning applications (13), outline applications (6). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sunderland?
In the last 24 months, 234 planning applications were submitted near Sunderland. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sunderland?
The average planning decision time near Sunderland is 49 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 Sunderland?
The planning approval rate near Sunderland is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sunderland?
The most common type of planning application near Sunderland is discharge of conditions, with 49 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sunderland?
You can search and track planning applications near Sunderland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.