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25/00604/FUL

Former Johns (Gents Hairdresser) 1 - 3 Saint Thomas Street Sunderland SR1 1NW

Awaiting decision Sunderland Full Application

Proposal

Refurbishment of existing building, erection of two-storey rear extension to create 3no commercial ground floor units (currently 2no units), and change of use of first floor office areas to create 2 no residential apartments. (Amended plans received on 24.4.25).

As published by the council, reference 25/00604/FUL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Mar 2025

    Received by Sunderland

  2. 28 Mar 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Sunderland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About full applications applications

How this application type works

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

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