Washington Galleries South West Car Park Parkway Albany Sunderland Washington NE38 7SD

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 7 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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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• Lloyds TSB Unit I The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD

  26/01437/FUL Submitted 1 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of mechanical services to roof plant.

  Granted Full applications

• Unit 1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD

  22/01382/ADV Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of 1 fascia sign and 1 projecting sign.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Unit 1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD

  22/02477/VAR Submitted 10 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) attached to planning application 22/01381/FUL to allow design change

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• Units 7, 8, 9A, 9B 10 And 11, Units 58, 58A, Y2, Y3, Unit W, Unit V1, Unit V, 35A And 35C First Floor The Galleries Shopping Centre Washington NE38 7SD

  22/02451/CLP Submitted 7 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Lawful development certificate for proposed use as a gym.

  Decided Lawful development 11 docs

• Sunderland AFC Shop 2A The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SA

  22/02780/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Change of Use from Class E Commercial, Business and Service to Sui Generis Adult Gaming Centre (AGC). New shopfront alterations.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Unit 1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD

  22/01380/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use from retail to betting shop (Sui Generis).

  Granted Full applications 12 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