1 Saint Andrews Avenue Donwell Washington NE37 1AH

1. 25 May 2023

   Received by Sunderland

2. 1 Jun 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jun 2023

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

4. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sunderland granted permission on 29 June 2023, 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.

• Blue House South Blue House Lane Usworth Washington NE37 1AN

  21/00843/FUL Submitted 12 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Replace retaining garden wall with a new wall.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 17 Cambridge Avenue Donwell Washington NE37 1AD

  26/00307/FUL Submitted 10 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use from amenity open space to residential garden and erection of two storey side extension, replace pitched roof on rear extension to flat roof with lantern. New boundary wall and fencing and extend front canopy across garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Rosse Close Parsons Washington NE37 1ET

  22/01788/FUL Submitted 9 Aug 2022 150 yards away

  Change of use from B Class to E/B8 Class to create a martial art school.

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• 29 - 31 Durham Avenue Donwell Washington NE37 1AQ

  19/01348/ADV Submitted 9 Aug 2019 150 yards away

  Advertisement consent for the retention of 2no illuminated fascia signs.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 29 - 31 Durham Avenue Donwell Washington NE37 1AQ

  19/01347/FUL Submitted 9 Aug 2019 150 yards away

  Application for the retention of ATM to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 12 Oxford Avenue Donwell Washington NE37 1AA

  22/01498/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2022 200 yards away

  Erection of a first floor extension above existing garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 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