Search Witherwack planning applications
14 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Witherwack · updated daily · Sunderland City Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Lloyds TSB 54 Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1SFAwaiting decisionReplacement and repair of various internal doorsReceived 16 Oct 202626/02286/LBC
- 30 Rosemary Road Sunderland SR5 5NQAwaiting decisionErection of 1.5m high fence to enclose side garden.Received 21 Sep 202626/02058/FUL
- Land At Castletown Way/Riverside Road Sunderland SR5 3JFApprovedDischarge of condition 10 (Validation Report of Remediation) attached to planning application 14/00292/OUT for plots 67, 68, 70 to 73 and 85 to 89 Phase 3Received 14 Aug 2026Decided 18 Sep 202626/01774/DIS
- 26 Chestnut Crescent Sunderland SR5 5BJAwaiting decisionErection of 2 storey side and single storey rear extensions (As Amended)Received 22 Jul 202626/01539/FUL
- Land At Castletown Way/Riverside Road Sunderland SR5 3JFAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 16 (Boundary Enclosure) attached to planning application 14/00292/OUTDischarge of Planning Condition(s)Received 26 Jun 202626/01400/DIS
Planning in Witherwack
Only 4 decisions near Witherwack in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Witherwack in the last 24 months, from Sunderland City Council's planning register.
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Around Witherwack
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SR5 63 applications in the last 12 monthsSR1 82 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sunderland City Council
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About Witherwack
Witherwack is a suburb located in the northern part of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, bordered by Red House to the west, Carley Hill to the east, and Marley Pots to the south. The suburb's name has an unclear origin and has evolved over time, previously appearing as "Whitherwhack" on Ordnance Survey maps from 1862. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its residential character and historical name changes.
Property prices in Witherwack show an average sale price of £159,023, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Witherwack 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 Witherwack a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Witherwack has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Witherwack 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 Witherwack, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Witherwack.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1).