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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722 approved · 89 refused · 21 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Decided26/01568/FUL
Installation of HVAC including AC condensers, new extract grilles and vents.
Coffee Connect 15 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QT
Received 16 Jul 2026
Decided26/01569/ADV
Installation of 1no. fascia and 1no. projecting signs
Coffee Connect 15 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QT
Received 16 Jul 2026
Current26/01571/FUL
Install replacement openings and prefabricated panels. Proposed roof alterations to include replacement roof covering with flat roof system and erection of replacement fall arrest railings. Application of replacement render
Church Street North Tower Block And Dock Street Tower Block
Received 17 Jul 2026
Current26/01572/HMOA
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bedroom HMO (Use Class C4), including minor internal alterations and erection of a single storey extension to rear.
29 Cleveland Road Sunderland SR4 7JS
Received 17 Jul 2026
Current26/01573/FUL
Creation of a managed co-living residential scheme comprising 63 studio bedrooms. Demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension at ground floor level and replacement with a new two-storey extension. Installation of new dormer windows on the Frederick Street elevation, and the addition of two floors to Arngrove House.
1 - 6 Frederick Street And 4 - 7 Saint Thomas Street (Angrove House) Sunderland
Received 17 Jul 2026
Current26/01578/LR4
Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to 102 no. dwellings with parking, landscaping and associated works on Phase 1B (Plots 4 and 5), following approval of hybrid application Ref: 25/01416/HY3
Plots 4 And 5/Land At Sheepfolds Industrial Estate Monkwearmouth Sunderland
Received 17 Jul 2026
Decided26/01580/FUL
Erection of a two storey extension to side
44 Hexham Road Sunderland SR4 8BW
Received 18 Jul 2026
Unknown26/01581/DIS
Partial discharge of condition 21 (site restoration demoltion) attached to planning application 25/01416/HY3 (Phase 1A Plots 4 and 5 remediation works only) (Part 1 of 10)
Land At Sheepfolds Industrial Estate Monkwearmouth Sunderland
Received 20 Jul 2026
Decided26/01585/ETRW
Emergency Tree Work to the rear of Roker Park Terrace, which is preventing vehicle access on the highway. Works will be to clear branches 5.2 meters above the highway back to fenceline following BS3998: 2010 guidelines. Trees are within Roker Park Conservation Area.
Land To The Rear Roker Park Terrace Sunderland
Received 20 Jul 2026
Decided26/01591/DIS
Discharge of condition 10 (CEMP) attached to planning application 25/02277/FUL
Ryhope Workingmens Club & Inst.Ltd. 84 Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0AG
Received 21 Jul 2026
Decided26/01592/ETRW
Emergency Tree Works - T18 Elm Tree now presents an immediate risk of serious harm.
Willow Dykes Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PS
Received 21 Jul 2026
Current26/01596/LP3
Repair 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 windows
Usworth Recreation Park Manor Road Concord Washington
Received 21 Jul 2026
Decided26/01597/FUL
Erection of a single-storey rear extension with a flat roof and infill extension to the side, front-porch alterations, erection of new boundary fencing and associated external alterations including cladding and render.
24 Holmlands Park North Sunderland SR2 7SE
Received 21 Jul 2026
Decided26/01598/FUL
Erection of garage extension with extended drive and conversion of glazed porch roof to tiled
14 Glen Path Sunderland SR2 7TU
Received 21 Jul 2026
Decided26/01599/TPC
Works to tree(s) T5 (Sycamore) - remove deadwood, T9 (Sycamore) - remove deadwood,T12 (Ash) - Fell to ground,T13 (Sycamore) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections,T15 (Sycamore) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections, T16 (Lime) - Remove Deadwood and prune away from building to allow 2-3m clearance, T19 (Pear) - Fell to ground and remove stump, T21 (Lime) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections, T22 (Lime) - remove epicormic growth to allow further inspections, CPT2 - (group of young self set elder and sycamore) - fell to ground to remove future issues.
The Health Centre Houghton Medical Group Church Street Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4DN
Received 22 Jul 2026
Current26/01601/FUL
Change of use to first and second floors from storage to six student studios and alterations to shop front to insert doorway access to upper floors
Triplesix Tattoo 24 Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1RH
Received 22 Jul 2026
Decided26/01602/DIS
Discharge of condition 11 (Scheme of working) attached to planning application 23/02388/FUL (Part 2 of 2)
14 Biddick Lane Fatfield Washington NE38 8AE
Received 15 Jul 2026
Current26/01604/FUL
Erection of single storey front/side/rear extension (Amended description 08.09.2026)
5 Donington Close Castletown Sunderland SR5 3DN
Received 22 Jul 2026
Decided26/01605/DIS
Discharge of condition 11 (Lighting Design Mitigation Strategy) attached to 25/00234/VAR
Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland
Received 22 Jul 2026
Decided26/01606/ETRW
Emergency Tree Works to remove dead Ash tree which is hollow and dangerous to neigbouring properties (TPO 8)
14 The Oaks West Sunderland SR2 8HZ
Received 22 Jul 2026
Decided26/01607/FUL
Retrospective planning application for intake and extract ventilation flues.
Bells Fish And Chips 2 Craggs Road Washington NE38 8FB
Received 22 Jul 2026
Decided26/01608/DIS
Discharge of condition 3 (Ground investigation) attached to 25/02065/FUL (Allowed on Appeal (6003444) part 1 of 5
Allotments To Rear Of 34-43 Derwent Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-Spring
Received 22 Jul 2026
Unknown26/01609/TEX
Removal of existing 15m high monopole sand supporting equipment and Installation of a new 20m high monopole with an open headframe supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 0.3m transmission dishes, located on a new concrete base, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 15 no. Remote Radio Units (RRU?s), 1 no. GPS module and replacement 1.8m high palisade fence.
Land At 92 Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0AB
Received 23 Jul 2026
Decided26/01610/FUL
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear.
1 Harperley Drive Sunderland SR3 1AW
Received 23 Jul 2026

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