Sunderland pharmacy aiming to provide exceptional care unveils expansion plans
Plans for improved facilities at a Sunderland pharmacy have been submitted to council development bosses.
Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for the Penshaw Pharmacy at 36 Avondale Avenue in the Penshaw area.
Applicants are seeking permission for the “erection of a single- storey rear extension to form [an] enlarged medical store to pharmacy.”
Existing floor plans show a shop, counter / servery, store and WC on the ground floor and staff areas and storage across upper floors.
Proposed plans include extending the floorspace of the rear of the ground floor area to increase storage space.
A planning application notes that no work or change of use has started and that the plans would lead to a “net additional gross internal floorspace” of 10 square metres.
The planning application also confirms there would not be any change to employee levels on site as a result of the planning proposals.
According to its website, Penshaw Pharmacy is “committed to providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to our community” and “offers a wide range of services to ensure your well-being”.
This ranges from “prescription fulfilment to over-the-counter medicines”, along with wider “health and wellness support”, with the pharmacy “stocking a wide range of quality products” including “skincare, vitamins and first aid supplies.”
A decision on plans for works to create the “enlarged medical store” is expected following a council consultation exercise.
Sunderland City Council’s planning portal website lists a decision deadline of April 10, 2026, for the plans.
For more information on the planning application, or to track its progress, visit the council’s planning portal website and search reference: 26/00297/FUL