3 Willington Close Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9GG

1. 16 Jun 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 26 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

5. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Current.

Sunderland granted permission on 8 September 2026, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land East Of Former Broomhill Estate Houghton Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring

  20/01207/VAR Submitted 14 Jul 2020 61m away

  Variation of condition 2, approved plans, of planning permission 18/00075/FUL, to relocate drainage features and update the associated landscaping and biodiversity measures and substitution of housetypes on plots 2, 3 and 4.

  Granted Amendments 54 docs

• Land East Of Former Broomhill Estate Houghton Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring

  18/00075/FUL Submitted 16 Jan 2018 72m away

  Erection of 99 dwellings with associated roads, infrastructure and public open space.

  Granted Full applications 82 docs
  Major scheme

• Land East Of Former Broomhill Estate Houghton Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring

  22/01231/AM1 Submitted 7 Jun 2022 91m away

  Non material amendment to approved application 20/01207/VAR to add a gabion basket retaining wall to the boundary of Plot 9.

  Granted Amendments 13 docs

• Kings Lynn Houghton Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9PT

  19/01877/PRI Submitted 1 Nov 2019 373m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 7.95m from the original dwelling, 3.9m in height and 2.8m to the eaves).

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Border Cottage Houghton Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9PT

  24/01855/OUT Submitted 12 Sep 2024 402m away

  Erection of a detached dwelling to the existing garden.

  Granted Outline New dwelling 25 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Dene Street Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9AX

  24/02073/FUL Submitted 8 Oct 2024 416m away

  Change of use from a single residential unit (currently Use Class C3 dwellinghouse) to also allow for the use as care/supported living accommodation for up to two people (Use Class C2 - for under 18s) - with no physical or external alterations.

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01805/FUL Granted

  8 Midgley Drive Sunderland SR3 2RJ

  Erection of rear single storey extension and garage conversion to include new pitched roof. Porch to front.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/00939/FUL Granted

  Unit U Wellmere Road Leechmere Industrial Estate Sunderland SR2 9TE

  Erection of proposed production and warehousing extensions to existing food production facility, including demolition of some elements of the existing buildings and creation of new access for additional car parking area.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01269/FUL Granted

  2 Wigham Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7EG

  Erection of single storey rear extension and associated steps, erection ground floor single storey front extension, alterations to front windows and existing rear kitchen roof

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01598/FUL Granted

  14 Glen Path Sunderland SR2 7TU

  Erection of garage extension with extended drive and conversion of glazed porch roof to tiled

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01568/FUL Granted

  Coffee Connect 15 Westbourne Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4QT

  Installation of HVAC including AC condensers, new extract grilles and vents.

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications