Planning application
Sunderland Mosque Mosque Of Sunderland 73 - 75 Chester Road Sunderland SR2 7PN
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Proposal
Single storey extension to the western gable of the existing mosque, resulting in the infill of the rear yard at No.22 Western Hill and the partial infill of yards to the rear at No's 21 and 20 Western Hill. The proposed change of use of the ground floor of No.22 Western Hill from residential dwelling to a place of worship with first floor retained as a flat and associated internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works to existing mosque. (Additonal Information received 24.07.2026)
As published by the council, reference 26/00390/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00390/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Current
- Received
- 18 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 7 May 2026
- Ward
- Barnes And Thornhill
- Postcode
- SR2 7PN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Feb 2026
Received by Sunderland
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7 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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PLANEST LTD Agent, registered in Gateshead
Active · incorporated 2023 · Gateshead
6 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils
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