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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Sunderland City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

1,147Searchable applications

0Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 811 approved or refused records

89Refused applications

722 approved · 89 refused · 21 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Apr 2006 to 18 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas14 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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More application records

Decided26/00729/FUL
Proposed external alterations at rear of premises to add new timber pergola, new external seating area with new fencing & walling, new external bar servery, new retractable awning canopy and new festoon lighting. (Additional external elevations plans received on 12.5.26)
Cross Keys Spout Lane Washington NE38 7AB
Received 1 Apr 2026
Decided26/00733/CAA
Consultation with adjoining authority - Engineering operation for drilling and grouting works for the stabilisation of Lamb Bridge. Reference DM/26/00708/FPA.
Lamb Bridge Lambton Park
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00740/CLP
Application for certificate of lawful proposed development for erection of a single-storey detached academic facility within the school grounds to provide additional social and learning spaces for pupils, including associated landscaping works.
Kepier Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BH
Received 2 Apr 2026
Current26/00741/EDIS
Discharge of condition 11 (Noise Management) attached to planning application 23/01542/VA4 (Part 1 of 5)
1 International Drive Sunderland SR5 3FH
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00742/VAR
Variation to condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/01267/FUL (Erection of single storey side extension with alterations to exterior of existing building) to allow minor alterations to the site plan
Former Kia Motors Jennings Stadium Way Sunderland SR5 1AT
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00746/CLP
Application for certificate of lawful proposed development for the construction of a single storey side/rear extension containing a bedroom, shower room and multi functional space. (Amended description 09.06.2026)
102 Hurstwood Road Sunderland SR4 7LJ
Received 3 Apr 2026
Decided26/00748/FUL
Installation of a 15-panel solar photovoltaic (PV) system to the front-facing roof elevation. (Specifications received 06.05.2026)
52 Belle Vue Park West Sunderland SR2 7SB
Received 4 Apr 2026
Decided26/00749/FUL
Erection of one dwelling with detached double garage, landscaping and creation of new access. (Amended access plans received 22.05.26)
Briarwood Station Road Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7JX
Received 6 Apr 2026
Unknown26/00755/DIS
Partial discharge of condition 37 (SuDs verification) attached tp 24/00285/VAR.
Civic Centre Car Park Burdon Road Sunderland
Received 7 Apr 2026
Decided26/00756/FUL
Erection of conservatory to rear.
5 Harebell Close Sunderland SR3 1FA
Received 7 Apr 2026
Unknown26/00757/PRI
Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 4m from the original dwelling, 3.5m in height and 2.7m to the eaves).
7 Hillfield Gardens Sunderland SR3 1LP
Received 7 Apr 2026
Decided26/00758/LB3
Provide insulation and improve strength of existing roof, reinstate the original stained glass, remove modern concrete floors and replace with a Limecrete floor, masonry repairs and repair south gable wall plaster.
Chapel Bishopwearmouth Cemetery Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7RS
Received 7 Apr 2026
Decided26/00760/FUL
Erection of two storey side and single storey front extension.
16 Oakfield Close Sunderland SR3 3RT
Received 7 Apr 2026
Decided26/00761/ETRW
Request to remove tree which is leaning against another. (TPO 72)
121 Queen Alexandra Road Sunderland SR2 9HR
Received 8 Apr 2026
Decided26/00763/FUL
New mechanical ventilation and supply system to existing kitchen area located on existing flat roof
Hylton Castle Arms Canterbury Road Sunderland SR5 3LQ
Received 8 Apr 2026
Decided26/00766/ADV
External non-illuminated signage to front elevation (Retrospective)
30 - 32 Fawcett Street Sunderland
Received 8 Apr 2026
Decided26/00769/EDIS
Discharge of condition 21 (Highways Operational Management Plan) attached to planning application 23/01542/VA4 (Part 2 of 5)
1 International Drive Sunderland SR5 3FH
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00770/EDIS
Discharge of condition 24 (Public Transport Strategy) attached to planning application 23/01542/VA4 (Part 3 of 5)
1 International Drive Sunderland SR5 3FH
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00771/EDIS
Discharge of condition 25 (Framework Travel Plan) attached to planning application 23/01542/VA4 (Part 4 of 5)
1 International Drive Sunderland SR5 3FH
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00772/EDIS
Discharge of condition 26 (Travel Plans) attached to planning application 23/01542/VA4 (Part 5 of 5)
1 International Drive Sunderland SR5 3FH
Received 2 Apr 2026
Decided26/00775/CLP
Certificate of proposed lawful development for use as taxi office
570 Hylton Road Sunderland SR4 8DT
Received 9 Apr 2026
Current26/00776/FUL
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 2 no. detached self-build dwellings with associated access, landscaping and site works. (Amended plans and supplementary information received 14.07.2026).
Usworth House Farm Peareth Hall Road Springwell Gateshead NE9 7PZ
Received 9 Apr 2026
Decided26/00778/FUL
Proposed ventilation alterations to include addition of roof exhaust cowl and louvre enlargement.
Kingdom Hall Whickham Street East Sunderland SR6 0EH
Received 9 Apr 2026
Unknown26/00779/PRI
Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 5.8m from the original dwelling, 3.6m in height and 2.6m to the eaves).
5 Barningham Close Sunderland SR3 1PX
Received 10 Apr 2026

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Sunderland City Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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