Sunderland City Council
Planning applications.

1. Decided17/02430/OU4

   Outline application for "Redevelopment of the site for residential use up to 700 dwellings, mixed use local centre (A1-A5, B1), primary school and community playing fields, associated open space and landscape, drainage and engineering works involving ground remodelling, highway infrastructure, pedestrian and vehicle means of access and associated works (all matters reserved). (Amended plans received 27 March 2019).

   Former Groves Cranes Site Woodbine Terrace Pallion Sunderland

   Received 18 Dec 2017
2. Decided23/00924/FUL

   Residential development incorporating 6no. (3 storey) apartments with integral carparking. (amended description 22.11.23) (Amended plans received on 13.11.23)(Amended plans received on 19.6.24 reduced visitor parking space and provision of bicycle shelter)

   Land At Beacon Drive Sunderland

   Received 19 Apr 2023
3. Decided23/01323/FUL

   Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear.

   3 Viewforth Drive Sunderland SR5 1PX

   Received 14 Jun 2023
4. Decided25/00159/OBL

   Submission of the Viability Appraisal in relation to the First Viability Date in accordance with Schedule 3, Part D (Re-testing of the Viability Appraisal and the Unmet Planning Obligations) of Section 106 Agreement referenced 14/00528/HYB.

   Land At Philadelphia Complex/Philadelphia Lane Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring

   Received 23 Jan 2025
5. Decided25/00393/FUL

   Construction and operation of a solar park together with associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works (as amended, addendum to glint and glare assessment received)

   Land At Seaham Grange, West Of The B1287, East Of A19 And South Of Ryhope

   Received 21 Feb 2025
6. Decided25/00939/FUL

   Erection of proposed production and warehousing extensions to existing food production facility, including demolition of some elements of the existing buildings and creation of new access for additional car parking area.

   Unit U Wellmere Road Leechmere Industrial Estate Sunderland SR2 9TE

   Received 12 May 2025
7. Decided25/01007/MAW

   Erection of single storey detached structure to house a single stage accelerator mass spectrometry system (major application - flood risk assessment included)

   Suez Recycling And Recovery Catherine Road New Herrington Industrial Estate Houghton-le-Spring

   Received 19 May 2025
8. Decided25/01075/FUL

   Proposed development of 49 dwellings with associated public open space, landscaping, highways and drainage infrastructure.

   Land West Of Tunstall Lodge Hotel Burdon Road Tunstall Sunderland

   Received 28 May 2025
9. Decided25/01225/TPA

   Works to trees - T1-T8 (Ash) - Remove crown and retain as monolith

   New Vigo Wood Vigo Lane Rickleton

   Received 10 Jun 2025
10. Decided25/01416/HY3

    Hybrid planning application consisting of full planning permission for the demolition of 38 No. industrial units (part retrospective) and for enabling works to facilitate the development of Plots 4 and 5; and outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the proposed phased development of up to 456 homes for residential accommodation, aparthotel (Use Class C1), mobility hub (Sui Generis), up to a maximum of 6560 sqm of Use Class E(g)(i) offices, and up to maximum of 883 sqm of one or more of the following: financial/professional/commercial services (Use Class E(c)), medical / health services (Use Class E(e)), and nursery/creche/day centre (Use Class E(f)) with the phased delivery of retail use Class E(a) and restaurant/caf� (Use Class E(b)) distributed across the site as follows: Phase 1a and 1b (mobility hub) up to a maximum of 100 sqm; Phase 2 up to a maximum of 116 sqm; Phase 3 up to a maximum of 116 sqm; Phase 4 up to a maximum of 1536 sqm (between 4 and 12 No. units) and Phase 5 up to a maximum of 511 sqm, associated infrastructure and mitigation.

    Land At Sheepfolds Industrial Estate Monkwearmouth Sunderland

    Received 27 Jun 2025
11. Decided25/01466/LP3

    Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to provide supported accommodation consisting of 7no. Bedrooms, an office and shared kitchen space (Use Class C2)

    5 Elms West Sunderland SR2 7BY

    Received 4 Jul 2025
12. Decided25/01562/FUL

    Change of Use of 2no. upper storey premises from office Use to 2no. residential Use

    207 And 209 Gleneagles Road Sunderland SR4 8JD

    Received 15 Jul 2025
13. Decided25/01675/FUL

    Conversion of existing office space to create 6no. new apartments

    Former Simpson Street School Simpson Street Sunderland

    Received 25 Jul 2025
14. Decided25/01676/LBC

    Internal alterations for the conversion of existing office space to create 6no. new apartments, including provision of new internal doors and walls

    Former Simpson Street School Simpson Street Sunderland

    Received 25 Jul 2025
15. Decided25/01802/FUL

    Change of use of first floor to create 3no. flats and construction of covered walkway and insertion of door and window openings.

    36 Ewesley Road And 159 Cleveland Road Sunderland SR4 7PR

    Received 11 Aug 2025
16. Decided25/01826/FUL

    Change of use of car park to car wash. (RETROSPECTIVE).

    Car Park Philadelphia Lane Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4TF

    Received 13 Aug 2025
17. Decided25/01853/FUL

    The installation of a 40 metre high lattice tower supporting 6 no. antennas and 4 no. transmission dishes with 3 no. equipment cabinets, and ancillary development thereto within fenced compound (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal received 13.02.2026, Supplementary Supporting Statement received 13.03.2026, and Biodiversity Net Gain Information received 15.05.2026).

    Land At Camberwell Way Field Camberwell Way Sunderland SR3 3BE

    Received 15 Aug 2025
18. Decided25/01931/FUL

    Change of use from equestrian centre to equestrian centre and storage facility and installation of hardstanding (retrospective).

    Success Manor Stotts Pasture/Success Road Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4TU

    Received 26 Aug 2025
19. Decided25/01936/PS4

    Demolition of existing school buildings and the erection of a new 3 storey teaching block and a swimming pool facility, along with refurbishments to the existing Sports Hall and re-provision of external sports facilities and a new sports pitch.

    Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road Sunderland SR2 7NA

    Received 27 Aug 2025
20. Decided25/01952/FUL

    Change of use from open space to dog exercise park

    Land To The North Of Ferry Farm Boarding Kennels Offerton Lane Sunderland SR4 9JL

    Received 29 Aug 2025
21. Decided25/02041/LBV

    Removal of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 as attached to listed building consent 20/00392/LB4

    Former Simpson Street School Simpson Street Sunderland SR4 6DR

    Received 10 Sept 2025
22. Decided25/02176/TPA

    Works to tree- T7 (Beech) - Remove

    Liberty Green Washington NE38 7UA

    Received 25 Sept 2025
23. Decided25/02214/FUL

    Erection of first floor extension and raised platform, rendered finished and erection of external staircase to rear. (Part retrospective) (Amended plan received on 23.1.26 to detach from neighbours property).

    4 Roker Terrace Sunderland SR6 9NB

    Received 29 Sept 2025
24. Decided25/02242/FUL

    Erection of two detached dwellings with detached double garages, vehicular access, hardstanding areas and associated landscaping.

    Rear 21 Houghton Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9PQ

    Received 2 Oct 2025

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