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10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Washington · updated daily · Sunderland City Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 12 months

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
Washington Retail Park Spire Road Washington Sunderland NE37 2PAApprovedInstallation of 1no. internally illuminated monolith 1no. entrance sign and 1no. mounted pole signReceived 5 Aug 2026Decided 29 Sep 202626/01701/ADV
15 Brindley Road Hertburn Washington NE37 2SFAwaiting decisionChange of use of the existing commercial unit from Use Class B to Use Class E to accommodate a health and fitness club.Received 31 Jul 202626/01519/FUL
Washington Arms The Green Washington Village Washington NE38 7ABApprovedT460 Sycamore - Remove first two lower branches, remove deadwood and suckers at base. G2 Hawthorn and Elder - Crown clean/ remove deadwood and dead stumps; remove growth suckers at base. T455 Elder - tip prune to raise canopy/ tidy T456 Elder - Coppice G1 Elder, Sycamore, Alder, Cappadocian Maple (failed) - Remove failed Maple, raise/ trim lower branches of Alder to lift and balance canopy, tidy if required. T454 X2 Hawthorn and X1 Sycamore - Remove Sycamore and allow Hawthorns to decline T452 Ash - Remove first 3 branches to the West; prune back from building. T442 Horse Chestnut - Trim back from adjacent Ash. T445 Sorbus sp. - Remove dead branch.Trees in a Conservation AreaReceived 6 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 202626/01481/TPC
Smee 18 The Green Washington Village Washington NE38 7ABAwaiting decisionErection of first floor extension above existing single storey extension and loft conversion increase the ridge height to accommodate the dormer window to the front, including additional cladding (Amended Description 13.07.2026) (Amended plans to correct elevations received on 24.8.26)Received 30 Jun 202626/01360/FUL

Planning in Washington

Only 6 decisions near Washington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

Decided by Sunderland City CouncilCouncil page

Around Washington

Postcode districts

NE37 26 applications in the last 12 monthsNE38 31 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Sunderland City Council

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About Washington

Washington, located in the Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, England, has a rich historical background as part of County Durham and is the ancestral home of the Washington family, ancestors of the first U.S. President, George Washington. With a population of 67,085, the town offers a blend of historical significance and modern living, making it a key area for planning applications and developments. The town has a population of approximately 67,158 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Sunderland district.

Property prices in Washington show an average sale price of £165,533, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Washington 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 Washington, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Washington.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (2), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Washington?

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Washington.

What types of planning applications are most common near Washington?

The most common type of planning application near Washington is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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