Plans unveiled for new Sunderland city centre mural
Plans have been lodged for a colourful new mural to mark the "gateway" to a key city centre area and "celebrate regeneration progress".
Proposals have been submitted to Sunderland City Council planning department to decorate the gable end of 170-171 High Street West.
The application from Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust states the street art aims “to make the gateway to Sunniside more inviting to the public and highlight the activity that is bustling within the area”.
It would include vibrant colours and a variety of images and shapes, along with the words “on the Sunniside of the street”.
A supporting planning statement claims the Sunniside area currently goes unnoticed to passers-by from nearby Sans Street.
It adds: “By introducing the artwork to the currently underwhelming gateway, it will instead celebrate the regeneration progress that has been made over the recent years, promote awareness of the area’s offerings, and encourage increased footfall to support local businesses.”