The site of a former pub could be redeveloped to make way for a family home.

The application to Sunderland City Council’s planning department is for the long-vacant site of the demolished Albion public house, off Southwick Road, in the Southwick area of the city.

The new plans are seeking permission to build a three-bedroom detached house on the land with a ground floor level garage and a first floor terrace to the rear.

An accompanying design and access statement notes the development would deliver a “single, well-designed family dwelling rather than a high-density flat development”.

Plan have been submitted for new three-bedroom family home on the site of the former Albion pub, in Southwick Road.

placeholder image — Plan have been submitted for new three-bedroom family home on the site of the former Albion pub, in Southwick Road.

Developers claimed the plans represented a “functional and aesthetic improvement” of the long-vacant site and would “enhance the local character” in line with the area’s Victorian heritage.

It was also noted that the plan would “protect amenity” in the local area and that the proposed layout “ensures no overlooking or loss of light to surrounding properties”.

The design and access statement goes on: “This current proposal prioritises ‘quality over quantity’, providing a single dwelling that significantly reduces the ‘intensity of use’ on the site, leading to lower noise levels and reduced pressure on local on-street parking compared to a multi-unit scheme.

“This approach directly supports the council’s objective of providing a diverse housing mix and high-standard family accommodation.”

The plans also seek to incorporate a portion of nearby access road Lee Street to help address parking issues and prevent antisocial behaviour.

A decision on the plan by the council is expected following a consultation.