39 Uplands Way Springwell Gateshead NE9 7NQ

1. 23 Jan 2020

   Received by Sunderland

2. 24 Jan 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Feb 2020

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

4. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sunderland granted permission on 20 February 2020, 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 23 Uplands Way Springwell Gateshead NE9 7NQ

  26/01734/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Erection of single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 25 Highworth Drive Gateshead NE9 7NN

  21/00179/FUL Submitted 27 Jan 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of detached garden room (amended plan received on 3.6.21)

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Hill Crest Uplands Way Springwell Gateshead NE9 7NQ

  17/01843/FUL Submitted 14 Sep 2017 250 yards away

  Erection of 2no rear dormers with roof lanterns and replacement of existing northern boundary wall (Amended description and plans received 15.11.2017).

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Fairhaven Gateshead NE9 7QZ

  21/01080/FUL Submitted 6 May 2021 250 yards away

  Erection of single storey side extension (As Amended)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Woodbine Cottages Springwell Gateshead

  19/01677/FUL Submitted 7 Oct 2019 250 yards away

  Retrospective application to raise the height of the garden and place hard standing and entrance to the garden to provide vehicle parking

  Refused Full applications 11 docs

• Usworth House Farm Peareth Hall Road Springwell Gateshead NE9 7PZ

  26/00776/FUL Submitted 9 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

  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).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 184 docs

• 25/00294/PRI Granted

  165 Donvale Road Donwell Washington NE37 1DR

  Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 3.5m from the original dwelling, 3.51m in height and 2.49m to the eaves).

  Received 10 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 24/02318/PRI Granted

  56 John F Kennedy Estate Washington Village Washington NE38 7AH

  Erection of single storey rear extension (Extends 4m from original dwelling, 3.6m in height and 2.5m to the eaves)

  Received 13 Nov, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 24/00465/PCM Granted

  So Wok Noodle Bar And Bistro 194 - 196 Chester Road Sunderland SR4 7HE

  Change of use from first floor offices (E) to residential flat (C3)

  Received 11 Mar, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 24/02230/PRI Granted

  11 Newstead Square Mill Hill Sunderland SR3 2TQ

  Erection of single storey rear extension (Extends 4.05m from original dwelling, 3.75m in height and 2.3m to the eaves)

  Received 31 Oct, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 23/01985/PCM Granted

  First And Second Floor 20 Holmeside Sunderland SR1 3JE

  Conversion of vacant offices to form 2no. apartments (Amended floor plans received on 24.6.24 to change the internal alterations)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Prior approval