Planning applications in Sunderland, August 2025

Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road Sunderland SR2 7NA

Demolition of existing school buildings and the erection of a new 3 storey teaching block and a swimming pool facility, along with refurbishments to the existing Sports Hall and re-provision of external sports facilities and a new sports pitch.

Success Manor Stotts Pasture/Success Road Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4TU

Change of use from equestrian centre to equestrian centre and storage facility and installation of hardstanding (retrospective).

4 Albion Place Sunderland

Internal/external alterations to include removal of existing wall and installation of new stud walls, upgrading wall and roof insulation, replace door with window to rear elevation, secondary glazing, installation of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR System) and Velux smoke vent to rear roof plane. (amended proposed floor plans received on 26.11.26 to provide communal area)

Land At Camberwell Way Field Camberwell Way Sunderland SR3 3BE

The installation of a 40 metre high lattice tower supporting 6 no. antennas and 4 no. transmission dishes with 3 no. equipment cabinets, and ancillary development thereto within fenced compound (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal received 13.02.2026, Supplementary Supporting Statement received 13.03.2026, and Biodiversity Net Gain Information received 15.05.2026).

Car Park Philadelphia Lane Newbottle Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4TF

Change of use of car park to car wash. (RETROSPECTIVE).

36 Ewesley Road And 159 Cleveland Road Sunderland SR4 7PR

Change of use of first floor to create 3no. flats and construction of covered walkway and insertion of door and window openings.

4 Albion Place Sunderland

Removal of kitchen flue system and metal walk way. Alteration to rear door and new yard wall (amended proposed floor plans received on 26.11.26 to provide communal area)

4 Albion Place Sunderland

Change of use to student accommodation with removal of kitchen flue system and metal walk way. Alteration to rear door and new yard wall (Amended plan to alter windows and section received on 17.9.25), (amended proposed floor plans received on 26.11.26 to provide communal area) Amended plan received on 16.12.25 to show window details)