Sunderland Empire Theatre Empire Theatre High Street West Sunderland SR1 3EX

1. 22 Nov 2024

   Received by Sunderland

2. 28 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sunderland granted permission on 14 January 2025, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Empire Theatre Box Office Empire Buildings 4 - 5 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3EX

  22/02549/LB4 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Internal removal/refurbishment of existing Stalls Bar and fitting out of new bar and provision of DDA compliant washroom

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 28 docs

• The Rabbit 1 - 3 High Street West City Centre Sunderland SR1 3RX

  22/00713/LBC Submitted 31 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Repairs to chimneys, slate roof and external stonework to upper floors. New traditional timber shopfronts to ground floor and new sash windows to first floor. Redecoration of stonework and display of replacement illuminated signage and new vinyl signage in windows. (amended proposal and plan received 30.08.22)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 21 docs

• The Rabbit 1 - 3 High Street West City Centre Sunderland SR1 3RX

  22/00588/ADV Submitted 16 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Display of back lit LED illuminated lettering to shop front to replace existing lettering and insertion of window vinyls (amended proposal and plan, received 30.08.22).

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Dun Cow 9 - 9A High Street West Sunderland SR1 3HA

  19/02153/LBC Submitted 20 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Removal of existing 'Newcastle Ales' sign and erection of new externally illuminated wall mounted sign to east elevation

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Dun Cow 9 - 9A High Street West Sunderland SR1 3HA

  19/02158/ADV Submitted 20 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Erection of an externally illuminated wall mounted sign to east elevation

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Dun Cow 9 - 9A High Street West Sunderland SR1 3HA

  21/02051/FUL Submitted 27 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use of second floor from managers flat to office space

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• 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
• 26/01197/LBC Granted

  Basement 48 Frederick Street Sunderland SR1 1NF

  Internal alterations to basement renovation to include the erection of a stud wall for shower room and the installation of W/C and Handbasin

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings