Sunderland planning applications

1 Derby Street Sunderland SR2 7AB

Removal of internal walls and creation of new walls, removal and addition of new windows to ground floor front elevation and update of main entrance façade. (Response to Conservation comments following on from site visit 07.08.2026)

6 - 7 The Cloisters Sunderland SR2 7BD

Variation of conditions 2 (plans), 3 (materials to be submitted), 5 (CEMP), 6 (landscaping plan) and 7 (hardstanding and parking) attached to 22/02594/FUL (Change of use to 9no. self-contained apartments, including replacement windows and doors, associated access, landscaping and parking. Removal of 1no.tree to front), to alter the approved external layout and address construction work mitigation. (Amended description 21.07.26)

Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Barmston Centre Washington NE38 8HZ

Change of use from Class F1 (place of worship) to Class E (Hairdressers)

Crossfit Sunderland 13 - 14 Tavistock Place Sunderland SR1 1PB

Proposed change of use of upper floors to a single residential flat (amended plans and acoustic assessment received 04.12.25)

Unit 8 West Quay Road Sunderland Enterprise Park Sunderland SR5 2TD

Extension to existing building for factory production purposes (retrospective).

6 - 7 The Cloisters Sunderland SR2 7BD

Discharge of condition 4 (noise) attached to 22/02594/FUL (Part 2 of 4)

Land At Silksworth Lane/ Silksworth Road Sunderland

Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/01952/VAR ((relating to an original proposal for the erection of 250 (C3) residential dwellings) to amend house types to their opposite 'handed' form as constructed across the site; to amend the site layout to reflect to as-built route and finished levels of the footpath/ steps along the western boundary; to update the landscaping plans as undertaken on site and to provide enhanced landscape screening to 1 and 3 Cavalier Way (retrospective).

Manor House Funeral Services Limited 18 Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA

Change of use from Class E to mixed use (sui generis) incorporating Class E to part ground floor and C3 dwelling to part ground and first floor with associated external works (Amended plan received on 18.11.25 to comply with NDSS)

Former Simpson Street School Simpson Street Sunderland SR4 6DR

Removal of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 as attached to listed building consent 20/00392/LB4

Land South West Of Herrington Country Park Chester Road Penshaw Sunderland

Reserved matters following approval 20/02027/HE4 (Full planning permission for 116 residential dwellings (use class C3) with associated infrastructure and landscaping and outline planning permission (all matters reserved except access) for up to 324 residential dwellings (use class C3), associated infrastructure and landscaping) for development of 206 dwellings, associated drainage and landscape works. (Amended plans and supporting information received.)

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)

56-90 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3DP

Outline planning application for a mixed-used development which could include retail, food and drink, commercial, offices, residential uses and serviced apartments (Use Classes C1, C3, E and sui generis), demolition of the existing buildings (full or partial), demolition of the pedestrian bridge over St Mary's Boulevard, with associated infrastructure and landscaping works (all matters reserved except access) (response to Environment Agency comments received 18/11/25, updated drainage strategy received 24/11/25)

Former Simpson Street School Simpson Street Sunderland

Conversion of existing office space to create 6no. new apartments

Former Simpson Street School Simpson Street Sunderland

Internal alterations for the conversion of existing office space to create 6no. new apartments, including provision of new internal doors and walls

Victoria Viaduct Victoria Bridge House Washington NE38 8LQ

Initial inspections and intrusive works including: Localised ground investigations; Intrusive structural investigations and associated reinstatement; The purpose of these investigations is to support a feasibility study which may lead to proposals to bring the structure back into rail use.

5 Elms West Sunderland SR2 7BY

Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to provide supported accommodation consisting of 7no. Bedrooms, an office and shared kitchen space (Use Class C2)

Land At Salters Lane Slingley Hill South Sharpley SR7 9TW

Installation of a solar farm together with all associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure including battery storage. (Additional plans and documents received 28.05.2026).

Land At Sheepfolds Industrial Estate Monkwearmouth Sunderland

Hybrid planning application consisting of full planning permission for the demolition of 38 No. industrial units (part retrospective) and for enabling works to facilitate the development of Plots 4 and 5; and outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the proposed phased development of up to 456 homes for residential accommodation, aparthotel (Use Class C1), mobility hub (Sui Generis), up to a maximum of 6560 sqm of Use Class E(g)(i) offices, and up to maximum of 883 sqm of one or more of the following: financial/professional/commercial services (Use Class E(c)), medical / health services (Use Class E(e)), and nursery/creche/day centre (Use Class E(f)) with the phased delivery of retail use Class E(a) and restaurant/café (Use Class E(b)) distributed across the site as follows: Phase 1a and 1b (mobility hub) up to a maximum of 100 sqm; Phase 2 up to a maximum of 116 sqm; Phase 3 up to a maximum of 116 sqm; Phase 4 up to a maximum of 1536 sqm (between 4 and 12 No. units) and Phase 5 up to a maximum of 511 sqm, associated infrastructure and mitigation.

Land East Of Stephenson Road Usworth Washington

Erection of 222 dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated access, infrastructure and landscaping.

Land West Of Tunstall Lodge Hotel Burdon Road Tunstall Sunderland

Proposed development of 49 dwellings with associated public open space, landscaping, highways and drainage infrastructure.

27 - 28 Frederick Street Sunderland SR1 1LZ

Conversion from office to fifteen-bedroom student accommodation, with a maximum of fifteen occupants. (amended plans received 23.07.26)

27 - 28 Frederick Street Sunderland SR1 1LZ

Conversion from office to fifteen-bedroom student accommodation, with a maximum of fifteen occupants, including associated external works including but not limited to the removal of rear shutters to be replaced with a fence containing a gate, replacing the roof whilst re-instating former velux windows, updating the windows to the front and rear and removing window bars.(amended plans received 23.07.26)

Unit U Wellmere Road Leechmere Industrial Estate Sunderland SR2 9TE

Erection of proposed production and warehousing extensions to existing food production facility, including demolition of some elements of the existing buildings and creation of new access for additional car parking area.

Former Johns (Gents Hairdresser) 1 - 3 Saint Thomas Street Sunderland SR1 1NW

Refurbishment of existing building, erection of two-storey rear extension to create 3no commercial ground floor units (currently 2no units), and change of use of first floor office areas to create 2 no residential apartments. (Amended plans received on 24.4.25).

Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB

Discharge of condition 13 (Landscaping) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 5 of 7)

Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB

Discharge of condition 17 (Analysis of the B1285 junction) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 7 of 7)

Land At Former Cherry Knowle Hospital Burdon Lane / Stockton Road Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0NB

Discharge of condition 12 (Seaton Lane 70 and 120 triggers) attached to planning application 20/00562/VAR (Part 4 of 7)

New Herrington Workmens Club And New Herrington Sports And Community Club Langley Street And Kitchener Terrace Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4LJ

Demolition of former working mens club (Retrospective), the erection of 29no. residential dwellings, including associated, parking, access and landscaping and proposed extension to existing clubhouse.

Land East And West Of The Southern Side Of The Northern Spire Bridge And South Of Paul Watson Way, Sunderland

Partial discharge of condition 32 (CTMP) attached to planning application 23/02397/HY4 (Part 2 of 2)

Land East And West Of The Southern Side Of The Northern Spire Bridge And South Of Paul Watson Way, Sunderland

Partial discharge of condition 6 (CEMP) attached to planning application 23/02397/HY4 (Part 1 of 2)

Holmlands Park Holmlands Park North Sunderland

T3 poplar - Fell T4 cherry- crown lift to 3m over road T5 cherry- crown lift too 3m over road T8 rowan- crown lift to 3m over road T9 birch- crown lift to 3m over road T10 sycamore- Trim back side over road by 1.5m T11 cherry- crown lift to 3m over road T16 cherry- Trim back side over road by 1.5m T17 copper beech- crown lift 3 small limbs over road T18 lime- crown lift to 3m over road T19 sycamore- Trim back side over road by 1.5m T20 norway maple- Trim back side over road by 1.5m T21 lime- crown lift to 3m T22 copper beech- crown lift to 3m T23 birch- strip epicormic growth from lowest 3m of stem T25 norway maple - strip epicormic growth and trim back side over road by 1.5m T26 sycamore- Reduce side of crown over road by 1m T27 copper beech- crown lift to 4m over access T28 birch- crown lift to 3m T29 copper beech- Reduce side of crown over road by 1.5m T30 sycamore- Reduce side of crown over road by 1.5m, monitor cavity T32 sycamore- reduce over extended limbs back into crown T34 sycamore- remove heavily callused limb and crown lift to 5.2m over road T36 sycamore- reduce side of crown over road by 1m T38 sycamore- reduce side of crown over road by 1m and remove deadwood T39 rowan- crown lift to 3m over the road and trim back from house by 1m

IAMP Washington Road Usworth Sunderland

Discharge of condition 36 (LEMP) attached to 21/02807/HE4

Land At Cragdale Gardens Hetton-le-Hole Houghton-le-Spring

Discharge of condition 9 ( prior to first occupation) attached to planning application 24/01173/VAR.

165 Donvale Road Donwell Washington NE37 1DR

Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 3.5m from the original dwelling, 3.51m in height and 2.49m to the eaves).

Museum And Art Gallery Mowbray Gardens Burdon Road Sunderland SR1 1PP

Install galvanised steps and freestanding key clamp guard rail, 10no. air source heat pumps (ASHP) and associated pipework atop roof. Carry out associated thermal upgrades to the roof to comprise installation of new warm roof build up with bituminous and erection of parapet wall. Adapt existing plant screen. Install new sub-mains cables. Convert existing café store into plantroom with replacement fire door fitted. House ASHP controls within existing staff kitchen with erection of new partition and doors to segregate. Replace light fittings and install wireless passive infrared (PIR) sensors.

Museum And Art Gallery Mowbray Gardens Burdon Road Sunderland SR1 1PP

Install galvanised steps and freestanding key clamp guard rail, 10no. air source heat pumps (ASHP) and associated pipework atop roof. Carry out associated thermal upgrades to roof to comprise installation of new warm roof build up with bituminous and erection of parapet wall. Adapt existing plant screen. (Amended plans received 21.03.2025).

Land North West Of Sheepfolds Industrial Estate Sunderland

Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan condition (controlled under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)) relating to planning application Ref: 24/01070/LP3

Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland

Discharge of condition 16 (Hard and soft landscaping (Pre-occ)) attached to planning application 24/00880/VAR (amended to reflect the most current permission) Part 1 of 6

Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland

Discharge of condition 51(b) (Affordable Housing) attached to planning application 24/00880/VAR) (amended to reflect the most current permission) Part 6 of 6

Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland

Discharge of condition 42 (Archaeological Post Excavation Report) attached to planning application 24/00880/VAR (amended to reflect the most current permission) Part 5 of 6

Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland

Discharge of condition 39 (Travel Plan) attached to planning application 24/00880/VAR (amended to reflect the most current permission) Part 4 of 6

Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland

Discharge of condition 26 (Implementation of Rem/Verification) attached to planning application 24/00880/VAR (amended to reflect the most current permission) Part 3 of 6

Land North Of Burdon Lane Burdon Sunderland

Discharge of condition 17 (Soil Management Plan (Pre-commencement)) attached to planning application 24/00880/VAR (amended to reflect the most current permission) Part 2 of 6