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Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for 34 Norfolk Street

Latest on revival of hotel that was key to Sunderland AFC's birth

Sunderland City Council’s planning department recently blocked an application from Argyle House School to increase the hours in which its games area / school yard could be used

School told it can't use playground more as neighbours object

35 North Bridge Street, Sunderland, could become a new house with 19 bedrooms

Bid for huge new house with 19 bedrooms so uni graduates don't leave

Plans for digital billboard off Kayll Road near Sunderland Royal Hospital dismissed at appeal by Government-appointed planning inspector

Huge new screen blocked as it would distract drivers and cause crashes

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved an application for 11 Saint Bede’s Terrace in the Ashbrooke area.

Households left fearing more crime over home's controversial expansion

Left to right Tracey Dobson, Senior Development Officer at Sunderland City Council, Councillor Kevin Johnston, Sunderland City Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration and Business, Ryhope councillor Cllr Helen Glancy and Derek Collinson, Contracts Manager at T Manners and Sons, at the new supported housing development in Ryhope.

Exciting major milestone as land once home to a church is transformed

New bungalows development proposed for site off Cato Street in Southwick area of Sunderland

New homes could be built on green space and trees face the chop

Plans to demolish the fire-damaged former Whitburn Lodge pub to make way for housing have been blocked

Demolition of eyesore pub that's a vandalism and arson target blocked

High street retailer Bonmarche could move into a new commercial unit at Market Square, Sunderland

Major high street fashion chain set for city centre return

Morrisons supermarket, Doxford

Whopping number of solar panels planned for supermarket roof

A “decommissioned” Metro train carriage is set to be donated to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help with “enhanced” training.

Old Nexus Metro train carriage saved from scrapheap by fire service

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved a planning application for 17 Fawcett Street, which sits opposite Barclays Bank

City centre offices to become 'attractive' new homes

A flats plan for the former Ivy Leaf Social Club, Suffolk Street, Sunderland, has been revived

Scheme to rid street of eyesore derelict club revived

Aldi is teaming up with Hetton Lyons Cricket Club to stop balls from hitting customers

Aldi to erect massive fence to stop flying balls hitting customers

Applicants had hoped to start work on the site in summer, 2023, subject to a legal agreement being completed and other planning conditions

Developers given ultimatum over stalled housing scheme

Former Pallion Workingmen's Club, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland

Hotel, restaurant and offices scheme to revive closed down social club

Sea to Sea (C2C) 'route seven' signage at Hylton Bridge, Sunderland

Upgrades planned for major walking and cycling route
Plans to upgrade part of a major cycle and pedestrian route linking Sunderland and Washington have been given the green light.
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Philadelphia Cricket and Community Club has been granted planning permission to improve its facilities

Sports club gets green light to make its facilities even better

Plans for a care home operating 'brain injury rehabilitation service' at vacant site off Brockley Terrace in Boldon Colliery will be decided soon

Decision day looms for care home specialising in brain injury rehab

There are fresh plans to tackle trespasses and vandals abusing the Victoria Viaduct, which crosses the River Wear between Fatfield and Penshaw

Rail bosses' bid to stop vandals and trespassers at iconic viaduct

Back in October, 2022, Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee approved plans for land west of Moorway

Update on stalled scheme bringing 97 new homes to overgrown site

Site earmarked for 49 homes off Burdon Road in Sunderland's Doxford ward

Land earmarked for 49 new homes as developer takes first step

In recent years, Sunderland City Council’s Licensing and Regulatory Committee has published data linked to Hackney Carriage and private hire licensing matters across the city.

Taxi complaints on the rise - from bad driving to random drop-offs

Sunderland City Council’s Licensing and Regulatory Committee agreed to launch a formal notice period for revised taxi fares and charges

Taxi drivers lay out reasons why fares must go up - see new prices

An appeal has been lodged against Sunderland City Council’s recent decision to refuse plans for flats in Holmeside

Appeal launched over controversial flats scheme near music venue

The Galleries shopping centre, Washington

Vision to create new modern shops where a popular bakery could move in

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Big changes planned at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Sunderland is bracing for another council tax hike as city councillors, at a meeting this week, voted to approve a budget which includes a 4.49 per cent rise

Council tax hike confirmed with wave of cuts - but there is some hope
Sunderland City Council has signed off its budget plans for the coming year, including another council tax rise and millions of pounds of savings to balance the books.
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Sunderland City Council’s cabinet of senior councillors has given the green light to amended housing rent levels

Maximum rent rise for council housing - but it's not as bad as before

Sunderland households face another council tax hike this year

City leaders defend spending cuts and council tax rises

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved an application for the Grade II-listed Mines Rescue Station, which sits off Hetton Road in the city’s Copt Hill ward

Changes at historic rescue station where specialist trainers now work

From left, Shaun Donnelly, Cllr Claire Rowntree, Cllr Iain Scott and Cllr James Blackburn in the new Elemore Country Park sensory room

Latest step in Elemore Country Park's ongoing transformation complete

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for the Cornhill Centre off Goschen Street in the Southwick area

'Sensitive' bid to turn offices into children's nursery and flats

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has approved plans for works at the Boar’s Head Boutique Hotel

New vision for riverside hotel with historic charm and stunning views

Since opening to the public in December, 2023, the multi-million pound redeveloped Sunderland Station southern concourse, at Market Square, has faced several issues.

Station bosses struggle to fill shops in 'empty, dirty glass box'

Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee blocked plans for the change of use of the former car sales showroom

Decision on controversial corner shop at old car showroom overturned

The newly-established country park aims to put the 61-hectare site back in the heart of the community

Country park to get new cycle hub as raft of new ideas continues

The new courts will be at the Beacon of Light

New facilities for Beacon of Light - but some pitches will be lost

SNOP UK, International Advanced Manufacturing Park, Sunderland. Credit: Google Maps

Chiefs back welcome expansion of car parts firm as it creates new jobs

Hedley Planning submitted plans to bring forward around 81,000 sqm of new industrial space on the Southern Development Area at IAMP in Sunderland

Latest IAMP changes are 'terrific' as site continues to grow

Sunderland City Council has approved an application to its own planning department for Bridge House at Bridge Street.

Green light to demolish major building to unlock site's potential

An example of the overnight homeless pods planned for The Salvation Army Swan Lodge Lifehouse in High Street East

See overnight homeless pods coming to city and how they'll help people

Roker Pier has been left in a dangerous state and closed to the public since storm damage in October 2023

Major update on repairs to storm-damaged and dangerous Roker Pier

LNER scrapped its direct Sunderland to Kings Cross service “due to low passenger numbers and a lack of trains”

United demand for London trains to be protected after major changes

Proposals to increase the basic pay of Sunderland councillors in line with inflation have been given the green light

Move to give councillors first pay rise since 2012 edges closer

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has blocked plans to transform the Chester News site at 129 Chester Road, near the Chesters pub, into a residential development

Plans to turn shop into bedsits thrown out

Plans to convert a property at Black Boy Road, Houghton, into a school for children with special educational needs have been withdrawn following traffic safety fears

Plans to turn home into school pulled after traffic concerns raised

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