1 Hillview Crescent Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4SJ

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 November 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 9 Hillview Crescent Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4SJ

  22/02784/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of first floor side extension above existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• Garden Of 18 Hillview Road Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4SH

  21/00014/DIS Submitted 6 Jan 2021 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (CEMP) attached to planning application 20/01136/FUL.

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Scarhead House 1 Houghton Road Newbottle Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4EF

  23/00502/TPC Submitted 6 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  T1, Beech - Reduce crow all round by up to 3m, thin crown by up to 10%, T2, Beech - Fell tree T3 Plums x 2 - Fell trees

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Newbottle Primary Academy Houghton Road Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4EE

  26/01512/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new flat roof single-storey extension with roof lights. Proposed New Roof covering, including facias, soffits and rainwater goods

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Hillview Road Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 4SH

  20/02238/FUL Submitted 27 Nov 2020 150 yards away

  Erection of a single storey extension to side to provide bedroom, wc and lounge area, with creation of an additional car park space to the front garden.

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Cellar Hill House Cellar Hill Close Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4FF

  22/01792/FUL Submitted 9 Aug 2022 150 yards away

  Demolish section of boundary stone wall and rebuild with concrete retaining wall behind.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 14 docs

• 26/02308/FUL Awaiting decision

  Sunderland City Council City Hall Plater Way Sunderland SR1 3AA

  TEST TEST

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02269/FUL Awaiting decision

  8 Winston Crescent Sunderland SR4 8RH

  Erection of a single storey extension to rear (Retrospective)

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02265/FUL Awaiting decision

  1 South View Fatfield Washington NE38 8AH

  Erection of a single storey extension to the rear.

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01948/FUL Granted

  53 Midmoor Road Sunderland SR4 6NS

  Erection of new single storey extension to rear with mono pitch roof and 2no Velux roof lights, BI-fold door and steps, render finish and remove existing conservatory

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/02264/FUL Awaiting decision

  12 Macmerry Close Sunderland SR5 3DY

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications