How long do planning decisions take near Usworth?

The average planning decision time near Usworth is 51 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 Usworth?

The planning approval rate near Usworth is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Usworth?

The most common type of planning application near Usworth is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Usworth, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Usworth, Tyne and Wear.

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £156,198 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
LSOA: Sunderland 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Warnings

1 active flood warning near Usworth.

[Warning no longer in force] Tyne and Wear coast

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Usworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Usworth.

- Legends Bar And Function Room And Car Park Tyne Gardens Concord Washington NE37 2RF
Discharge of Condition 9 (Site Characterisation) attached to planning approval 23/01473/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-03-23
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- George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road Washington NE37 1NL
Discharge of condition 4 (CEMP) attached to 24/01733/FU4
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Former British Legion Club 29 - 31 Edward Street Morecambe Lancashire
Discharge of condition 4 (bricks/mortar details), 5 (details/materials), 8 (cycle storage facility), 9 (bin storage details) and 10 (homeowner pack information) on approved application 24/01257/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-02-11
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- Ledgends Bar And Function Room Tyne Gardens Concord Washington NE37 2RF
Discharge of condition 8 (Ecological enhancement) attached to 23/01473/FUL (Part 2 of 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Ledgends Bar And Function Room Tyne Gardens Concord Washington NE37 2RF
Discharge of condition 9 (Site Characterisation) attached to 23/01473/FUL (Part 3 of 3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2026-02-04
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- George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road Washington NE37 1NL
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) attached to previously approved planning application ref. 24/01733/FU4 - (Erection of a single storey building within the curtilage of George Washington Primary School
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-23
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- George Washington Primary School Well Bank Road Washington NE37 1NL
Discharge of condition 4 (CEMP) attached to planning application 24/01733/FU4 (Part 1 of 8)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2025-12-23
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- 10 Warwick Drive Concord Washington NE37 2NG
Erection of single storey extension to the side for the provision of a of new garage, kitchen and utility and realignment of driveway (Demolition of existing kitchen and garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-10-11
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- City Of Sunderland College City Of Sunderland College Washington Campus Stephenson Road Stephenson Washington NE37 2NH
Non material amendment to approved application 22/00294/FU4 (Erection of 190no. dwellings with associated access, landscaping and boundary treatment ) to amend list of approved plans to vary existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Usworth in Tyne and Wear

Property prices in Usworth show an average sale price of £156,198, 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 Usworth a particularly low-crime area.

Usworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Washington Village. 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.

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Planning Activity in Usworth

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Usworth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Usworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Usworth were discharge of conditions (7), tree works (2), advertising consent (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 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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