10 Blencathra Albany Washington NE37 1SD

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 September 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 74 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 24 Langdale Albany Washington NE37 1UE

  19/00835/FUL Submitted 9 May 2019 169m away

  Erection of part single storey part two storey rear extension (amended description 13.06.19)

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Boston Avenue Washington NE38 7JF

  18/01077/FUL Submitted 21 Jun 2018 192m away

  Alteration and extension to the existing single storey side extension, including new pitched roof.(Amended plan received 17.07.18)

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26 Swirral Edge Albany Washington NE37 1UW

  21/01005/FUL Submitted 27 Apr 2021 202m away

  Demolition of existing single storey Garage/ Utility and Conservatory and the construction of two storey side extension and extension to the rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Merlin House Windlass Lane Albany Washington NE37 1BA

  24/01793/ADV Submitted 5 Sep 2024 244m away

  Erection of various non-illuminated elevational and freestanding signage.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 6 Boston Avenue Washington NE38 7JE

  21/01514/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2021 290m away

  Erection of two storey side extension and single storey extensions to front and rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 35 Richmond Avenue Washington Village Washington NE38 7JQ

  19/00815/FUL Submitted 7 May 2019 308m away

  Erection of single storey extension to side and rear and new roof over front elevation entrance.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00956/FUL Granted

  35 Maud Street Sunderland SR6 9EJ

  Installation of a dog grooming pod to change of use from incidental residential use to a home-based dog grooming business to the rear yard. (additional information received 30.06.2026)

  29 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 25/01853/FUL Withdrawn

  Land At Camberwell Way Field Camberwell Way Sunderland SR3 3BE

  The installation of a 40 metre high lattice tower supporting 6 no. antennas and 4 no. transmission dishes with 3 no. equipment cabinets, and ancillary development thereto within fenced compound (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal received 13.02.2026, Supplementary Supporting Statement received 13.03.2026, and Biodiversity Net Gain Information received 15.05.2026).

  15 Aug 2025 Full applications
• 26/00959/FUL Withdrawn

  19 Lapwing Close Ayton Washington NE38 0ET

  Erection of single storey extensions to the side, rear, bow windows to front with render finish with erection of dormers on the east and west elevations, erection of new front porch.

  29 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/01857/FUL Awaiting decision

  15 Dundas Street Sunderland SR6 0AY

  Change of use from student accommodation to supported residential accommodation (Use Class C2) with no external alterations.(Retrospective)

  26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00839/FUL Withdrawn

  Land To Side Of 2 Hawthorn Avenue Sunderland SR3 1DU

  Change of use of open space to private garden including the erection of boundary fencing and stopping up of highway.

  16 Apr 2026 Full applications