Former Power Station Annexe Philadelphia Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4UG

1. 3 May 2019

   Received by Sunderland

2. 13 Nov 2019

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sunderland granted permission on 13 November 2019, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• K B Tyres The Old Philadelphia Bus Depot Philadelphia Lane Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4TF

  23/01808/LBC Submitted 14 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of 5x fascia signs.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Land At Voltage Terrace Philadelphia Complex/Philadelphia Lane Houghton-le-Spring

  19/01854/AM1 Submitted 1 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Non-material amendment to previously approved application 17/02246/REM for removal of bay windows to internal courtyard

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs

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

  25/01826/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2025 100 yards away

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

  Withdrawn Full applications 25 docs

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

  23/01209/REM Submitted 31 May 2023 150 yards away

  Reserved matter application pursuant to 14/00538/HYB, seeking approval of the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 35 residential units (as amended)

  Granted Reserved matters 152 docs

• Land At Philadelphia Lane Philadelphia Lane Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring

  24/00358/FUL Submitted 26 Feb 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of retail unit (Class E) with associated access, car parking, hard and soft landscaping and associated works

  Granted Full applications 88 docs

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

  26/01023/AM1 Submitted 7 May 2026 150 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning application 23/01209/REM (Reserved matter application pursuant to 14/00538/HYB, seeking approval of the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 35 residential units (as amended) to allow for 1 additional parking space to plot 23.

  Refused Amendments 7 docs

• 26/02286/LBC Awaiting decision

  Lloyds TSB 54 Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1SF

  Replacement and repair of various internal doors

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 28 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02193/LBC Awaiting decision

  National Trust Washington Old Hall The Avenue Washington Village Washington NE38 7LE

  Removal of plaster from internal walls within the Great Hall.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02157/LBC Awaiting decision

  29 Olive Street Sunderland SR1 3PE

  Installation of new shop fascia sign.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01656/LBC Granted

  Botanical View Court Flats 1 To 44 John Street Sunderland SR1 1AH

  Internal alterations to provide 3no. additional individual bedrooms.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01791/LBC Awaiting decision

  Rear Of 22- 23 Frederick Street Sunderland SR1 1LT

  Conversion from vacant office space to apartment with associated internal and external alterations.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings