Planning applications in Sunderland, April 2026

10 Westfield Grove Sunderland SR4 8QZ

Erection of a two storey extension to side and a single storey extension to rear

Electric Vehicle Charging Station West Wear Street Sunderland

Installation of a seating area for the existing EV charging station, incorporating a raised planter with timber benches, hardstanding, bin, landscaping, and bollards.

Land At Cygnet Way Rainton Bridge South Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5QZ

Construction of 6no. padel courts including 4no covered courts beneath lightweight canopies and 2no outdoor courts, and a single storey structure with pergola, which will provide a changing facility, shop and bar/seating area (Primary Employment Zone Report and amended sequential assessment, received 17.07.26)

35 Maud Street Sunderland SR6 9EJ

Installation of a dog grooming pod to change of use from incidental residential use to a home-based dog grooming business to the rear yard. (additional information received 30.06.2026)

19 Lapwing Close Ayton Washington NE38 0ET

Erection of single storey extensions to the side, rear, bow windows to front with render finish with erection of dormers on the east and west elevations, erection of new front porch.

25 Mitford Close Oxclose Washington NE38 0HA

Removal of existing bow window and replacement with a bay window. (Retrospective).

Land To The North Of Saint Marys Way City Centre Sunderland

Discharge of condition 7 (Glazing specification) attached to 22/00173/FU4

10 - 11 Maritime Terrace Sunderland SR1 3JT

Proposed change of use of the first floor only from its current use as ancillary storage to 1 no. self-contained residential studio apartment.

Adjacent 36 Lorne Street Easington Lane Houghton-le-Spring

Erection of a two-storey residential dwelling with detached garage and stable block, new access and associated landscaping

5 Brookside Terrace Sunderland SR2 7RN

Creation of an additional bedroom to an existing 8-bed HMO (Amended description)

29 Monkside Close Lambton Washington NE38 0QB

Erection of single storey rear extension and replace boundary timber fence (amended plans received 10/08/2026)

Garage Block West Of Altrincham Tower Amsterdam Road Sunderland

Change of use to convert 3no. existing garage blocks used for general storage into storage for E-Bikes and E-Scooters. Replacement of existing garage doors with aluminium and new pedestrian door (Part Retrospective)

18 Phoenix Road Crowther Washington NE38 0AD

Change of use of warehouse unit to boxing gym (updated sequential assessment received 15/06/2026).

Stoneygate Stables Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland SR3 2PT

Demolition of 4no. existing stable blocks and erection of a new kennel block.

5 Newburn Avenue Sunderland SR5 1LB

Erection of two storey extension to side and rear and single storey extensions to front/rear.

59 Marina Avenue Sunderland SR6 9AH

Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to the rear (as amended)

7 North View Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0PE

Erection of dormer windows to front and rear.

3 Camberwell Way Doxford International Sunderland SR3 3XN

Installation of 2no. Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) with part open mesh weld fencing and part timber fencing panel enclosure (amended site plan to show access received on 27.7.26)

Mill Garages Volvo 2 Hylton Grange Sunderland SR5 3HR

Erection of 1no internally illuminated pylon sign at entrance and 5no internally illuminated fascia signs to building elevations.

8 Sandringham Crescent Sunderland SR3 3PT

Erection of summer house to rear (Retrospective)

Home Design 112 Castle View Castletown Sunderland SR5 3AJ

Certificate of Lawful existing use for property used for retail purposes, including the basement and upper floors as showrooms and ancillary storage.

36 Seafields Sunderland SR6 8PQ

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension with pitched roof, incorporating two rooflights, a new window to the rear elevation and bi-fold doors to the side elevation.

National Glass Centre Liberty Way Sunderland SR6 0GL

Request for Screening Opinion in respect of an application for Prior Approval for the proposed demolition of the National Glass Centre.

Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road Sunderland SR2 7JA

Application for certificate of lawful proposed development to proposed single storey classroom building

Land To Side Of 2 Hawthorn Avenue Sunderland SR3 1DU

Change of use of open space to private garden including the erection of boundary fencing and stopping up of highway.

Tile It All Roker Avenue Sunderland SR6 0BX

Erection of first floor extension atop existing flat roof. Erection of cladding, installation of new and replacement openings, and installation of solar PV array to roof. (Amended description agreed 14.07.2026. Amended plans received 15.07.2026, 16.07.2026, and 17.07.2026. Amended application form received 16.07.2026).

15 Leamington Street Sunderland SR4 7HD

Certificate of Lawful existing use for property used as a house of multiple occupation (planning class C4) since 2010.

British Telecom Saint Thomas Street Sunderland SR1 1BW

Proposed 6no. antennas to be removed and replaced with 9no. antennas, 12no. RRU's to be removed and replaced with 15no. RRU's, cabinets to be refreshed for upgrade, fibre cables to be removed and replaced, and ancillary upgrades thereto to the existing equipment atop the Sunderland Telephone Exchange.

1 Morningside Washington NE38 9JH

Discharge of condition 3 (REPLACEMENT) attached to 25/02769/TPA

1 White Ladies Close Washington Village Washington NE38 7NA

T1, (Cherry) - remove lowest elongated branch - T2, (Whitebeam) remove, - T3, (Whitebeam) remove, - T4, (Laburnum) remove

Donwell House Donwell Village Centre Washington NE37 1EE

Erection of a first-floor extension to the existing single storey building and creation of a new car parking area to the west of Well Bank Road (transport statement received 08/09/26).

Land To The South Of Sunderland Highway Washington Town Centre Washington

Change of use of land to a self-storage facility comprising of siting of shipping containers and associated works. (Retrospective)

570 Hylton Road Sunderland SR4 8DT

Certificate of proposed lawful development for use as taxi office

Usworth House Farm Peareth Hall Road Springwell Gateshead NE9 7PZ

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 2 no. detached self-build dwellings with associated access, landscaping and site works. (Amended plans and supplementary information received 14.07.2026).

Briarwood Station Road Penshaw Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7JX

Erection of one dwelling with detached double garage, landscaping and creation of new access. (Amended access plans received 22.05.26)

1 International Drive Sunderland SR5 3FH

Discharge of condition 11 (Noise Management) attached to planning application 23/01542/VA4 (Part 1 of 5)

Cross Keys Spout Lane Washington NE38 7AB

Proposed external alterations at rear of premises to add new timber pergola, new external seating area with new fencing & walling, new external bar servery, new retractable awning canopy and new festoon lighting. (Additional external elevations plans received on 12.5.26)

1 Merryfield Gardens Sunderland SR6 9LA

Erection of single storey rear extension and new dormers to side elevation, and hip to gable enlargement