Washington Retail Park Spire Road Washington Sunderland NE37 2PA

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• McDonald's The Peel Centre Glover Washington NE37 2PA

  19/00908/ADV Submitted 24 May 2019 2m away

  The installation of 8no internally illuminated fascia signs.

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• McDonald's The Peel Centre Glover Washington NE37 2PA

  24/00582/FUL Submitted 26 Mar 2024 3m away

  Creation of new access door with glazing, the relining of grill bays and associated works

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• McDonald's The Peel Centre Glover Washington NE37 2PA

  19/00907/FUL Submitted 24 May 2019 3m away

  Various alterations of restaurant to include extensions to front and rear incorporating changes to the back of house layout. The reconfiguration of the car park and extension to the patio area including new seating.

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs

• McDonald's The Peel Centre Glover Washington NE37 2PA

  19/00909/ADV Submitted 24 May 2019 6m away

  Erection of 4 digital freestanding signs and retention and refurbishment of 2 existing banner signs.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• Peel Centre Spire Road Glover Washington

  20/02061/FUL Submitted 3 Nov 2020 32m away

  Erection of a building with drive-thru facility and associated works to site layout.

  Granted Full applications 31 docs

• Peel Centre Spire Road Glover Washington

  21/00891/ADV Submitted 15 Apr 2021 36m away

  Erection of various signage

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 26/01849/ADV Awaiting decision

  David Puttnam Media Centre Sir Tom Cowie Campus Liberty Way Sunderland SR6 0DD

  Erection of externally illuminated digital screen fitted to external wall.

  25 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01850/ADV Awaiting decision

  Mill Garages Volvo 2 Hylton Grange Sunderland SR5 3HR

  Installation of new signage including 2no LED downlighters, 3no fascia signs, 2no dealership built up letter signs, 1no Totem, 3no monlith and 1no vinyl display.

  25 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01763/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 3 Holiday Inn Keel Square Sunderland SR1 3DS

  Installation of new fascia signs, projecting sign and menu board

  13 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01696/ADV Awaiting decision

  New Derby Roker Baths Road Sunderland SR6 9TA

  Erection of 7no. various signs to building to include fascia, projecting and double sided pictorial signs.

  5 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01622/ADV Awaiting decision

  Hylton Castle Arms Canterbury Road Sunderland SR5 3LQ

  Erection of 3no. fascia signs and 4no. poster boxes

  24 Jul 2026 Advertising