3 - 4 Heworth Road Washington NE37 2PY

1. 16 Oct 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 27 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 December 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.

This application is with Sunderland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sunderland decided full applications in a median of 69 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 3-4 Heworth Road Concord Washington NE37 2PY

  18/01305/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2018 50 yards away

  Change of use of premises to hot food takeaway (Use Class A5).

  Refused Full applications 13 docs

• Former Direct Boiler Company 3 - 4 Heworth Road Washington NE37 2PY

  20/02236/DIS Submitted 25 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 6 (refuse facilities) attached to appeal APP/J4525/W/19/3221087 (part 3 of 3).

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Land Behind 3 - 6 Heworth Road Washington

  19/00594/FUL Submitted 2 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  Erection of new garage to be used as lock up, retrospective gravel chippings, pallisade fencing and previous change of use from allotments.

  Refused Full applications 17 docs

• 39 Coverdale Avenue Usworth Washington NE37 2JN

  18/00944/FUL Submitted 31 May 2018 150 yards away

  Erection of single storey side extension to form enlarged kitchen/dining room with attached single garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 66 Blue House Lane And Dungarven Usworth Washington NE37 2TA

  17/02396/FUL Submitted 13 Dec 2017 150 yards away

  Change of use of existing Dungarven bungalow from C3 (dwellinghouse) to Sui Generis (veterinary practice) to form extension to existing veterinary practice. Includes demolition of external garages / outbuildings and associated external works including erection of a link building and removal of roof from Dungarven Bungalow AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED 05.02.18).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 34 docs
  Domestic

• Co-Operative Funeral Service New Fountain House 12 Victoria Road Concord Washington NE37 2SY

  24/02252/ADV Submitted 4 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of 1no. non illuminated fascia sign and 3no. non illuminated post signs

  Granted Advertising 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
• 26/02296/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Burnham Close Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7NE

  Erection of a single-storey rear extension to provide a WC and shower.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 28 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02284/FUL Awaiting decision

  Land At Town End Farm Workmens Club Bexhill Road Sunderland SR5 4QF

  Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 28 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02285/FUL Awaiting decision

  Lifestyle Express 1 Model Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7JH

  Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 28 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02278/FUL Awaiting decision

  McStea House Mount Lane Springwell Gateshead NE9 7UQ

  Demolition of existing stable blocks and erection of 2no. two storey dwellings

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Full applications