11 The Gardens Columbia Washington NE38 7DN

1. 23 Oct 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 2 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 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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• 24 The Parade Biddick Washington NE38 7DP

  23/01966/FUL Submitted 11 Sep 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of a rear single storey extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Romney Avenue Columbia Washington NE38 7EB

  24/00881/FUL Submitted 4 May 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of a two storey side extension and permeable paving to front of house.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 5 Reynolds Avenue Columbia Washington NE38 7EQ

  20/00037/FUL Submitted 10 Jan 2020 150 yards away

  Erection of single storey extension to front and two storey extension to rear (Amended Plans received 02.03.2020).

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Reynolds Avenue Columbia Washington NE38 7EQ

  21/01519/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of single storey front lounge/entrance lobby extension and single storey rear kitchen extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Biddick Villas Columbia Washington NE38 7DT

  24/01506/FUL Submitted 26 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of front porch and rear single storey conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Biddick Villas Columbia Washington NE38 7DT

  18/01330/AM1 Submitted 26 Jul 2018 150 yards away

  Non material amendment following grant of planning application 18/00697/FUL (Erection of two storey extension to side and rear.) for window alterations and addition of roof lantern.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 16 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
• 26/02285/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