Search Usworth planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Usworth · updated daily · Sunderland City Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 3 - 4 Heworth Road Washington NE37 2PYAwaiting decisionChange of use from Class E to dog grooming / doggy day care (sui generis)Received 16 Oct 202626/02277/FUL
- Legends Bar And Function Room Tyne Gardens Concord Washington NE37 2RFAwaiting decisionVariation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) of approved application 23/01473/FUL (Demolition of the former Legends Club building and redevelopment of the site to provide two sets of two semi-detached properties with attached single garages. Also redevelopment of the former Club car park opposite to provide a terrace of three residential properties with associated detached private garage, parking and associated works.) to allow for refinements to the external materials, colours and finishes of the dwelling houses.Received 21 Sep 202626/02052/VAR
- 10 Highfields Manor Washington NE37 1ERAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4.04m from the original dwelling, 3m in height and 2.4m to the eaves).Received 18 Sep 202626/02005/PRI
- 8 Highfields Manor Washington NE37 1ERAwaiting decisionErection of decking and summer house to rear garden. Erection of pergola, raise rear fence to 2m and the installation of a sleeper retaining wall to alter land levels (part-retrospective) (Amended description 1 October 2026)Received 14 Sep 202626/01760/FUL
- Usworth Recreation Park Manor Road Concord WashingtonAwaiting decisionRepair of fire damaged building including amendments to the front elevations. Existing stepped access/doorway to the left side of the front elevation to be infilled with timber studs and new window opening installed. Existing external sand/cement render to be stripped off and new vented cavity system constructed and finished with silicone render system and replacement PVCu windowsReceived 9 Sep 202626/01596/LP3
Planning in Usworth
Only 8 decisions near Usworth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Usworth in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.
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Around Usworth
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NE37 25 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sunderland City Council
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About Usworth
Usworth is a vibrant suburb within the town of Washington, located in the Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it is notable for its connection to the Washington family, ancestors of George Washington, the first President of the United States. With a population of 67,085, Usworth presents various planning opportunities and developments in a community rich in heritage.
Property prices in Usworth show an average sale price of £165,533, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Usworth 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 Usworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Usworth 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 Usworth, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Usworth.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), tree works (2), full planning applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.