Planning permission

Chester Gate, Sunderland, proposed site plan

Next phase of major new housing estate edges closer

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, view from inside Mowbray Park

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens to get green makeover

Field House Quarry Near Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland

Decision day for 15-year project to transform abandoned quarry

Former job centre site at John Street, Sunderland

Bid to turn job centre into student flats faces crunch vote

Housing development plan submitted for former site of fire-hit New Herrington Workmen's Club (April, 2025)

Homes planned for site of demolished New Herrington Workmen's Club

Kepier Hall, Houghton-le-Spring

Renovation work planned at historic former school building in Houghton

Plans for 'dog walking field' off Back Lane in Penshaw area dismissed at appeal by Government-appointed planning inspector

Appeal rejected over 'dog walking field' plan near Penshaw Monument

Plans submitted for 30-metre-high telecoms tower on green space off junction of Tile Shed Lane and Cleadon Lane in East Boldon area

Plans submitted for 30-metre-high telecoms tower in East Boldon area

Digital advertising screen plan submitted for building near roundabout in Easington Lane area

Plans lodged for large digital advertising screen in Easington Lane

Blandford Street, Sunderland (April, 2025) Credit LDRS

Plans approved for flat above shop in Sunderland's Blandford Street

General view of Carlyon Street, Sunderland

House expansion would bring better living standards, developers argue

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for 17 Norfolk Street near Sunniside Gardens

Regeneration boost as redundant printers could become stylish flats

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for STACK Seaburn off Whitburn Road on the old Seaburn Centre site

All the changes as STACK Seaburn tries to expand and please neighbours

An artist's impression of how new relocated council depot at Rainton Bridge Business Park could look

First look at new council depot to replace one that's in a bad way

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

New homes in limbo as final deadline set to get plans moving

Plans submitted to demolish Roker 'office building' in residential area to make way for new homes

From desk space to living space – developers' bid to transform office

Plans to demolish an old office building in a residential area to make way for new homes have been submitted to council development bosses.

Chris Binding

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

Roker Pier rescue mission to start in weeks

Clubhouse at Boldon Golf Club earmarked for demolition under redevelopment plans for new clubhouse and homes

Golf club faces major changes in clubhouse demolition plan

A planning application has been submitted for four 'retail pods' on land off The Broadway on Wearside

Metal container shops idea mooted for land near busy roundabout

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for a parcel of land near the Pennywell shopping centre in the city’s St Anne’s ward.

New scheme for demolished pub site after backlash over previous idea

Caption 1-2 Olive Street, Sunderland

New use for space above shop in poor state and needing complete refurb

Barclays Bank, Fawcett Street, Sunderland

Developers eye empty space at bank for new modern flats

Former Johns Hairdressing Services building on the corner of Frederick Street and Saint Thomas Street, Sunderland city centre

Historic, empty building to be revived as shops and homes bid unveiled

HMO plan lodged for property at 3 Riversdale Terrace Sunderland

Conversion plan for home lodged with planners

Sunderland City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee were due to consider an application for land off Ferryboat Lane

New self-storage containers pulled after locals hit out at scheme

Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery

New family home in back garden thrown out over huge road safety risk

InPost lockers, similar to these pictured, cannot be installed in Washington, Sunderland planners have ruled

New parcel lockers blocked as locals hit out over very dangerous spot

Plans for a ‘parcel locker’ near a Washington community venue have been blocked by council planners over highway safety and noise fears.

Chris Binding

The site earmarked for up to six new homes sits to the rear of St George’s Terrace, within walking distance of Roker Park and Roker Beach.

Seafront land near Roker Hotel and beach earmarked for new homes

Plans for a large digital advertising screen at part of The Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland have been submitted to city development bosses.

Huge digital advertising screen mooted for shopping centre

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has refused an application for a semi-detached property at Cairns Road

Opening five beauty rooms in house would create 'alien feature'

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application for an area of car park near the Stadium of Light

Stadium of Light to get 'superhub' in car park

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

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

Bid for huge new house with 21 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

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

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

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

Disused and neglected land to get new lease of life

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

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

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

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Big changes planned at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

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

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

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