Planning permission

The development on the edge of the city in Pennywell is now complete

Greggs completes transformation of former Dewhirst site in Sunderland

Cllr. Andrew Ramsay, Reform Corporate Services and Local Government Efficiency Portfolio Holder, Carolyn Basing, Chair, The Campaign to Save the National Glass Centre, Cllr. Paul Edgeworth, Liberal Democrat Opposition Leader, Dr. Antony Mullen, Sunderland Conservatives Leader, Cllr. Brandon Feeley, Labour Deputy Leader, and Dan Sullivan, Green Party Local Chair.

Party leaders unite with letter to council chief in bid to save NGC

Painting continues for the Sunniside mural on the gable end of High Street West.

Sunniside set to welcome new landmark with eye-catching mural

Sunderland Central MP Lewis Atkinson has labelled the university's decision to demolish the National Glass Centre as "premature and unhelpful".

MP labels university's planned demolition of Glass Centre as premature

Roker Park Veterinary Centre, Sunderland

Sunderland vets unveils scheme for major overhaul as demand skyrockets

Aldi supermarket, Pennywell Industrial Estate

Major changes unveiled for Aldi as part of scheme affecting UK shops

Developers eye old Sunderland care home that's a magnet for vandalism for new 11-bed HMO

Developers eye old care home that's a magnet for vandalism for new HMO

Plans submitted for new 'co-living' development with 18 studio flats at former Sunderland tool hire shop site (March, 2026)

Developers table large 'co-living' housing plan near Stadium of Light

Short stay hotel rooms above shop space at 11 Vine Place in Sunderland city centre refused by council planners (March 2026)

Decision made on new Sunderland hotel after nightclub hits out

New padel tennis facility proposed in Stephenson Industrial Estate in Washington

Planners' verdict on new sports facility as raft of concerns raised

Chilton Meadows Day Nursery

Latest update on nursery's expansion amid unprecedented demand

58 John Street, Sunderland

Latest update on new hotel for city centre amid rising demand

Plans submitted for 'apart-hotel' at 30 Blandford Street , Sunderland

Developers table plans to turn city card shop into 'apart-hotel'

Plans refused for new padel facility at Crowther Industrial Estate, Washington

Padel courts development for industrial estate blocked - here's why

New homes proposed at land at Tunstall Farm near Ryhope

Verdict on new affordable housing estate on outskirts of Sunderland

Proposed site for new replacement St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Ryhope

Major update on plans to replace school that's not fit for purpose
Plans to rebuild and relocate a primary school on Wearside have been given the green light by city councillors, despite dozens of public objections.
Chris Binding

Kepier School, Houghton

Major update on school overhaul bringing bigger and better facilities

Penshaw Monument (June, 2025)

Key ruling delivered over new café near Penshaw Monument

45 - 46 John Street, Sunderland (November 2025)

Major update on plans for new independent school in city centre

New housing scheme proposed for former St Aidan's Church site in South Shields (Site pictured in March 2026)

Plans unveiled for future of long-vacant church site in South Shields

St. Nicholas Vicarage, Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside

Empty 144-year-old building could be brought back to life

Boldon Leisure Complex, South Tyneside

Major change for McDonald's, Nando's and Cineworld car park

Councillors Tracey Dixon, Joyce Welsh, Jane Carter at the site with residents Dorothy McKay and Brian Armstrong.

Major update on controversial housing development as petition grows

15 Waterloo Place, Sunderland (October 2025)

Developer fights decision to block student homes above restaurant

Ferry Farm Boarding Kennels and Cattery

Firm begins battle to overturn block on new and improved facilities

Wild Fire, Hanover Place, Sunderland (February 2026)

New bid to revive long-derelict space above bar and pizza restaurant

177 High Street West And 1-2 Villiers Street views from High Street West Sunderland (February 2026)

Major update on plans to revive historic 200-year-old building
Plans to revive a historic building in Sunderland city centre have taken a key step forward, following a decision by council development bosses.
Chris Binding

Student accommodation plan submitted for 44 Frederick Street, Sunderland

Verdict on developers' bid to turn offices into homes for eight people

Proposed site for new replacement St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Ryhope

Bid for new school attracts dozens of objections as major update given

New homes proposed at land at Tunstall Farm near Ryhope

Major update on new affordable housing estate on outskirts of city

Kepier School, Houghton

Major update on vision for 'expanded' and 'enhanced' Sunderland school

Penshaw Monument (June, 2025)

Crunch meeting for controversial café plan near Penshaw Monument

The Forge U-Student Village, Sunderland

Verdict on developers' bid to increase student accommodation capacity

Hundreds of solar panels planned for University of Sunderland buildings Helen McArdle House, St Peter's Gate and Wearside View

University planning major changes to buildings at several sites

Holmeland Farm, Sunderland

Demolition works planned to make way for new self-build home

Penshaw Pharmacy, Avondale Avenue, Sunderland

Pharmacy aiming to provide exceptional care unveils expansion plans

Miller Homes seeking 'scoping opinion' to inform environmental impact assessment for proposed 485-home development at land east of Sulgrave Road, Washington

Plans emerge for huge development with nearly 500 new homes

The proposed site of the recycling plant.

New recycling plant creating over 100 jobs moves a step closer

Plans approved for works to facilitate self-storage development at 'eyesore' site off Shaftesbury Avenue in South Shields

Future of eyesore site near McDonald's and Tesco confirmed

General view of Wellburn Road, Washington

Update on plans for new hairdressing salon after fears raised

Manor House Farm site, North Hylton, Sunderland

What we know so far about plans for homes at historical riverside site

3D images of proposed Pawz for Thought wildlife hospital in Sunderland

North East charity reveals plans for ‘life-changing’ wildlife hospital

Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery

Major update on 'unacceptable' plans for new house

Suez Recycling and Recovery, Catherine Road, New Herrington Industrial Estate

Verdict in on plans for 'high-tech' upgrade at Sunderland waste site

General street view of Joan Avenue, Sunderland

Unanimous decision reached over new Sunderland children's home

Apartments plan for Sunderland's former Ivy Leaf Social Club to go before councillors for decision (February 2026)

Update on scheme to transform eyesore Sunderland site plagued by crime

CGI image of how new relocated council depot at Rainton Bridge Business Park could look

Verdict on council plan to move from depot 'no longer fit for purpose'

Washington F-Pit Museum

Key decision reached on plans to breathe new life into attraction

UK Management College lodged bid for new college campus at Doxford International Business Park

College's expansion knocked back despite finding ideal spot

58 Frederick Street, Sunderland (October 2025)

Next steps for city centre building overhaul to bring it back to life

Building at Saint Thomas Street, Sunderland, proposed for apartments

Council planners deliver ruling on city centre plan for new housing

Washington Primary Care Centre, Washington

Key ruling delivered over changes to NHS health centre in Washington

Former Bar Justice, 47 West Sunniside, Sunderland (October 2025)

Future of former bar in Sunderland city centre bar confirmed

Holley Park Academy, Washington

Decision made on school's aim of turning house into teaching space

Washington F-Pit Museum

Decision day looms for plans to breathe new life into attraction

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