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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722 approved · 89 refused · 21 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Current26/01277/FUL
Erection of two storey extensions to front, side and rear and single storey extension to rear. Render to external elevations.
54 The Generals Wood Harraton Washington NE38 9BN
Received 11 Jun 2026
Decided26/01281/DIS
Discharge of condition 4 (Phase 2 report) attached to planning application 25/02792/FU4 (Part 1 of 12)
Kepier Academy Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BH
Received 11 Jun 2026
Decided26/01282/DIS
Discharge of condition 4 (Phase 2) attached to planning application 25/02793/FU4 (Part 1 of 5)
Kepier Academy Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5BH
Received 11 Jun 2026
Decided26/01283/ADV
Erection of 1no externally illuminated fascia sign to front elevation
The Beam Plater Way Sunderland SR1 3AD
Received 11 Jun 2026
Decided26/01284/TPC
Drill trees to get an idea of the extent of decay within the wood of the main stem of the tree. Sorbus 1021 (T1)Cherry 1023 (T2)Plum 1061 (T3)
27-37, 39-49, 62-72 Azalea Terrace South Sunderland SR2 7EX
Received 11 Jun 2026
Decided26/01289/DIS
Discharge of condition 8 (CEMP) attached to 25/00488/FUL.
Adjacent Site Of Former Public House Portsmouth Road Sunderland
Received 12 Jun 2026
Decided26/01290/DIS
Discharge of Condition 7 (Bin Storage) attached to planning approval 25/02277/FUL. (Part 2 of 3)
Ryhope Workingmens Club & Inst.Ltd. 84 Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0AG
Received 3 Jun 2026
Decided26/01291/DIS
Discharge of Condition 8 (Solar panel specification) attached to planning approval 25/02277/FUL(Part 3 of 3)
Ryhope Workingmens Club & Inst.Ltd. 84 Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0AG
Received 3 Jun 2026
Decided26/01296/AM1
Non-material amendment to approved application 25/02916/VAR (Variation of condition 10 (finished floor levels) attached to approved application 23/02090/VAR to amend the wording in order to list the as-built plans of Phases 1 and 2 and seek approval of proposed levels of Phase 3) to change the roof designs of the single garages associated with plots 403, 412,422, 426, 455, 477, 480, 508, 516, 517, 519, 530, 531, 542 and 558.
Land At Philadelphia Complex Philadelphia Lane Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring
Received 12 Jun 2026
Decided26/01302/FUL
Erection of part single storey / part two storey extension to side
14 Broomshields Avenue Sunderland SR5 1SH
Received 12 Jun 2026
Current26/01303/FUL
External alterations to public house including conversion of existing detached store building to facilitate games area and erection of a single storey extension to link existing detached store to main public house and facilitate additional seating.
Guide Post Inn Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0RN
Received 12 Jun 2026
Decided26/01308/TP3
Application for the removal of 1 no. Sycamore tree
Land At Calthwaite Close Sunderland
Received 15 Jun 2026
Decided26/01309/DIS
Discharge of Condition 6 (Vehicle Parking) attached to planning approval 23/00950/FUL. Part 1 of 4
Derwent House Washington Town Centre Washington
Received 15 Jun 2026
Current26/01310/FUL
Erection of 4no bed bungalow with attached garage (Amended plans received)
Land South Of Glebeside Church Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring
Received 15 Jun 2026
Decided26/01315/FUL
Repositioning of existing parcel locker to shop front and reduction in dimensions. (Revised description 10.08.2026).
Go Local Extra 27 Hindsons Crescent North Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4SA
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/01320/CLP
Application for certificate of lawful proposed development to complete works approved under 13/04095/FDC by constructing single storey classroom/studio building with connecting link to East elevation.
South Hill College 9 The Cedars Ashbrooke Sunderland SR2 7TW
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/01321/TPA
Works to tree(s) - (Sycamore) - Prune in protruding side growth either side of the canopy by 2m, remove low re growth to crown lift to 5m
23 Swan Court Sunderland SR5 3QE
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/01322/ADV
Erection of fascia signage and window vinyls to North and East elevations.
Odd Fellows Arms 19 North Ravensworth Street Sunderland SR4 6BD
Received 16 Jun 2026
Current26/01323/FUL
Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to convenience store (Use Class E)
Odd Fellows Arms 19 North Ravensworth Street Sunderland SR4 6BD
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/01324/FUL
Proposed garage conversion to include new roof.
6 Aireys Close Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5QA
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/01325/FUL
Proposed bay window to front elevation.
3 Willington Close Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9GG
Received 16 Jun 2026
Decided26/01331/TPA
Crown lift Lime trees 1 - 4 to 4.5m and prune to clear the property giving a gap of 3m.
9 Longlands Drive Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8LR
Received 17 Jun 2026
Current26/01332/FUL
Erection of a two storey extension to side with single storey extensions to front and rear. Erection of dormer windows to rear
54 Hunter Terrace Sunderland SR2 8SA
Received 17 Jun 2026
Decided26/01336/FUL
Erection of single storey side extension
45 The Generals Wood Harraton Washington NE38 9BN
Received 18 Jun 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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