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Holmeland Farm Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4NN

Awaiting decision Sunderland 26/00248/FUL Full Application

Works: New dwelling Demolition Domestic

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Proposal

Proposed demolition of 3no. agricultural buildings and the erection of 1no.self-build residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and a garage, together with associated parking and ancillary works.

As published by the council, reference 26/00248/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/00248/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Current
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Houghton South And Hetton Downs
Postcode
DH4 4NN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Sunderland register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 22/02765/FUL Granted

    Holmeland Farm Stoneygate Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4NN

    Creation of new vehicle access track and fence.

    Decided 3 Mar 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Feb 2026

    Received by Sunderland

  2. 12 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 9 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Sunderland took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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GFW Agent, registered in Darwen

Active · incorporated 2009 · Darwen

57 applications on PlanIndex · across 10 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

33 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Sunderland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sunderland decided full applications in a median of 75 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Holmeland Farm Stoneygate Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4NN

    22/02765/FUL Submitted 20 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Creation of new vehicle access track and fence.

    Granted Full applications 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • Parkside Farm Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4NN

    19/01765/FUL Submitted 21 Oct 2019 150 yards away

    Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 1no. bungalow with associated access (amended plans received and amended description 09.11.20).

    Refused Full applications Demolition 53 docs
  • Stoneygate Pumping Station Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring

    17/02322/LBC Submitted 29 Nov 2017 150 yards away

    Installation of 3no internally wall mounted static CCTV cameras, 2no externally wall mounted static CCTV cameras and replacement and relocation of an existing external water pipe within the covered arch area at the south of the Pumping Station, 27no vibration sensors, internally attached to the windows and doors of the Pumping Station and Engine Room; and retention of 2no existing wall mounted static CCTV cameras.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs
  • Stoneygate Pumping Station Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring

    17/02321/FUL Submitted 29 Nov 2017 150 yards away

    Installation of 3no internally wall mounted static CCTV cameras, 2no externally wall mounted static CCTV cameras and replacement and relocation of an existing external water pipe within the covered arch area at the south of the Pumping Station.

    Granted Full applications 10 docs
  • Parkside Farm Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4NN

    19/01639/FUL Submitted 1 Oct 2019 250 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

    Erection of detached garage.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs
  • Parkside Farm Stoneygate Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4NN

    19/01267/FUL Submitted 16 Jul 2019 300 yards away

    Erection of agricultural building for storage.

    Granted Full applications 19 docs

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    Received 12 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
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