Planning applications in Sunderland, June 2026

81 Briar Lea Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4PX

Erection of two storey side extension to provide first floor bedroom

Land At Chapelgarth South Of Weymouth Road Sunderland

Installation of 1no. tall monolith advertisement, 1no. small monolith advert and 2no. free standing signs.

Northumbrian Water Ltd Sewage Disposal Works Sedgeletch Road Houghton-le-Spring

Formal screening opinion to confirm the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') to accompany the proposed works to upgrade the existing sewage treatment facility at Sedgeletch Sewage Treatment Works (STW) and to install a 3km below ground sewer transfer pipeline running from Sedgeletch STW to a new outfall into the River Wear.

Land At Former Civic Centre Burdon Road Sunderland SR2 7DN

Partial discharge of condition 16 (Verification report) attached to planning application 24/00285/VAR for plots 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 103, 104, 105, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 and 137

5 Grindon Gardens Sunderland SR4 8HF

Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 5.88m from the original dwelling, 2.44m in height and 2.44m to the eaves).

Land South West Of Herrington Country Park Chester Road Penshaw Sunderland

Discharge of Schedule 5, Part 1.3 (Open Space Management Plan) of Section 106 Referenced 20/02027/HE4.

Hylton Castle Arms Canterbury Road Sunderland SR5 3LQ

Installation of a kitchen extraction/ventilation system and erection of timber parapet atop flat roof

9 The Bents Sunderland SR6 7NX

Proposed single storey rear extension and new rooflights to main rear roof. (Amended plans received 28.07.2026).

28 Dene Street Pallion Sunderland SR4 6JB

Retrospective application for the erection of a timber-framed cat enclosure to the rear.

Land At Castletown Way/Riverside Road Sunderland SR5 3JF

Discharge of condition 16 (Boundary Enclosure) attached to planning application 14/00292/OUT

Mill Garages (Audi) Stadium Way Sunderland SR5 1AT

Discharge of condition 3 (pre-occupation: fixed external plant) attached to 23/01267/FUL

Jennings Stadium Way Sunderland SR5 1AT

Discharge of condition 3 (fixed plant equipment) attached to 22/00316/FUL.

Peel Centre Spire Road Glover Washington

Non material amendment to approval 21/02091/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (plans) relating to approved application 20/02061/FUL to allow for minor alterations to site layout and car parking.) to update approved plans in order for minor alterations to site layout and car parking.

The Co-operative Bank 5 Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1RF

Installation of 1no. powder-coated aluminium fascia sign with push-through LED illuminated acrylic lettering and 1no. digital display screen.

Fred Mence Construction 11 Walton Road Pattinson North Washington NE38 8QA

Use of the premises for storage and distribution (Class B8), with ancillary trade counter and office space.

Flat Grey Horse Inn Penshaw Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7ER

Redecoration and colour change to facades and elevations and external repairs to windows

3 And 4 Douro Terrace Sunderland SR2 7DX

Discharge of condition 5 (Mechanical ventilation) attached to 24/01678/LBC (part 2 of 2).

3 And 4 Douro Terrace Sunderland SR2 7DX

Discharge of condition 4 (secondary glazing) attached to 24/01678/LBC (part 1 of 2).

Old House Cottage Warden Law Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8LX

Demolish existing sheds, erection of new flat-roofed garage and new gates to front

Smee 18 The Green Washington Village Washington NE38 7AB

Erection of first floor extension above existing single storey extension and loft conversion increase the ridge height to accommodate the dormer window to the front, including additional cladding (Amended Description 13.07.2026) (Amended plans to correct elevations received on 24.8.26)

Land At Springwell Road Springwell Gateshead

Demolition of former bus stop and W/C block

Grey Horse Inn Penshaw Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 7ER

Erection of 1no. externally illuminated hanging sign, 1no. Individual housename letters. 1no.single sided chalkboard sign, 1no. fret cut horse logo, 2no. single sided amenity signs and 2no. wall lanterns

Land At Nine Wells Gardens Newcastle Road Sunderland SR5 1RR

Discharge of condition 6 (Infill/embank (damp proof course lev)) attached to planning application 22/02449/FUL

Vacant Property 16A & 18 The Green Southwick Sunderland SR5 2JE

Erection of 2no. fascia signs and 1no. projecting sign

Land North East Of Northumberland Way Washington

Variation of conditions 1 and 4 attached to 25/01956/VA4 to amend the wording of condition 1 (timing) and 4 (site restoration).

Vacant Property 16A & 18 The Green Southwick Sunderland SR5 2JE

Change of use to Betting Office (Sui Generis), replacement shopfront and mounting of satellite dishes and plant to rear elevation

Saint Timothys Lutheran Church Queen Alexandra Road Sunderland SR2 9AA

Proposed change of use at ground floor level from Use Class F1 (Public worship or religious instruction) to Use Class E (Commercial, business and service), with existing Use Class F1 retained at 1st floor level, to form a full and inclusive funeral director office with associated funeral services. Erection of a single storey flat roof extension to the rear to create new entrance. Erection of a new 1.5m high boundary wall (with metal railings) with automatic vehicle entrance gates. Provision of new external access ramp, pick-up / drop-off driveway, 8no parking bays, bicycle storage and bin storage area. Extension to existing steps and the heightening of existing boundary wall with installation of railings to match boundary.

10 Logan Street Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0AS

Watercourse application to connect into the existing culvert, for surface water only.

45 The Generals Wood Harraton Washington NE38 9BN

Erection of single storey side extension

13 Carnoustie Usworth Washington NE37 1ND

Erection of porch to the front, single storey utility room extension to side and single storey extension to rear to replace conservatory

Land East Of Sulgrave Road Sulgrave Washington

Erection of 542 dwellings with associated access, internal roads, parking, landscaping, and sustainable drainage infrastructure.

Eye Infirmary And Land To East Queen Alexandra Road Sunderland SR2 9HP

Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion is submitted in accordance with Regulation 5(1) of the Town & Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 ('the EIA Regulations') in respect of a proposed future Prior Approval application which seeks to demolish Sunderland Eye Hospital. and a full planning application to redevelop a wider site for residential development.

Myre Hall Church Street Houghton-le-Spring

T1, Sycamore pollard - Fell

9 Longlands Drive Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8LR

Crown lift Lime trees 1 - 4 to 4.5m and prune to clear the property giving a gap of 3m.

54 Hunter Terrace Sunderland SR2 8SA

Erection of a two storey extension to side with single storey extensions to front and rear. Erection of dormer windows to rear

23 Swan Court Sunderland SR5 3QE

Works to tree(s) - (Sycamore) - Prune in protruding side growth either side of the canopy by 2m, remove low re growth to crown lift to 5m

South Hill College 9 The Cedars Ashbrooke Sunderland SR2 7TW

Application for certificate of lawful proposed development to complete works approved under 13/04095/FDC by constructing single storey classroom/studio building with connecting link to East elevation.

Odd Fellows Arms 19 North Ravensworth Street Sunderland SR4 6BD

Erection of fascia signage and window vinyls to North and East elevations.

6 Aireys Close Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5QA

Proposed garage conversion to include new roof.

Odd Fellows Arms 19 North Ravensworth Street Sunderland SR4 6BD

Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to convenience store (Use Class E)

Go Local Extra 27 Hindsons Crescent North Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4SA

Repositioning of existing parcel locker to shop front and reduction in dimensions. (Revised description 10.08.2026).

3 Willington Close Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9GG

Proposed bay window to front elevation.

Derwent House Washington Town Centre Washington

Discharge of Condition 14 (Bat and Bird Boxes) attached to planning approval 23/00950/FUL. Part 4 of 4

Land At Calthwaite Close Sunderland

Application for the removal of 1 no. Sycamore tree

Land South Of Glebeside Church Road Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring

Erection of 4no bed dormer bungalow with attached garage

Derwent House Washington Town Centre Washington

Discharge of Condition 6 (Vehicle Parking) attached to planning approval 23/00950/FUL. Part 1 of 4

Derwent House Washington Town Centre Washington

Discharge of Condition 7 (Cycle Parking) attached to planning approval 23/00950/FUL. Part 2 of 4

Derwent House Washington Town Centre Washington

Discharge of Condition 8 (Bin Stores) attached to planning approval 23/00950/FUL. Part 3 of 4

Guide Post Inn Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0RN

External alterations to public house including conversion of existing detached store building to facilitate games area and erection of a single storey extension to link existing detached store to main public house and facilitate additional seating.

14 Broomshields Avenue Sunderland SR5 1SH

Erection of part single storey / part two storey extension to side