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

1. 16 Oct 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 28 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• 3 Percy Terrace Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7PG

  18/00111/CLE Submitted 22 Jan 2018 100 yards away

  Application for Lawful Development Certificate for hot food takeaway.

  Decided Lawful development 4 docs

• Site Of Former Millco Premises Railway Terrace Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring

  18/00861/DIS Submitted 17 May 2018 100 yards away

  Discharge of condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) attached to planning application 17/01610/FU4.

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• Panda Chef 3 Percy Terrace Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7PG

  18/01203/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2018 100 yards away

  Installation of shop front/roller shutter, repaving of forecourt and replacement rear boundary enclosure and gates. (Part Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 7 Wensleydale Avenue Penshaw Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 7PA

  22/01860/TPA Submitted 17 Aug 2022 100 yards away

  T1 oak - Crown reduce by 25%

  Withdrawn Trees 6 docs

• 37 Wensleydale Avenue Penshaw Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 7PA

  19/01445/FUL Submitted 28 Aug 2019 150 yards away

  Erection of single storey side/rear extension to provide bedroom & bathroom.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Former Millers Automotive Station Road Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7PQ

  20/02280/SUB Submitted 4 Dec 2020 150 yards away

  Erection of Class E convenience foodstore with access/resurfacing works; installation of ATM; car/cycle parking, servicing/plant area and associated works. (RESUBMISSION).

  Granted 43 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
• 26/02277/FUL Awaiting decision

  3 - 4 Heworth Road Washington NE37 2PY

  Change of use from Class E to dog grooming / doggy day care (sui generis)

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 27 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
• 26/02278/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