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26/00840/PCZ - PCZ Other solar photovoltaics
Decided
Proposal
The installation of 764No. roof mounted solar PV panels, removing part of the exisiting solar PV system (100kWp) it will result in total installed capacity of 604.44kWp Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
16 Apr 2026
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Validated
22 Apr 2026
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Consultation
23 Apr 2026
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Prior Approval Not Required
18 Jun 2026
Prior Approval Not Required on 18 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 12
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 5
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CBP-01 SITE LOCATION
Location Plan · 16 Apr 2026
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CBP-02 EXISTING ROOF PLAN
Plan/Drawing · 16 Apr 2026
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CBP-03 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN
Plan/Drawing · 16 Apr 2026
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CBP-04 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
Plan/Drawing · 16 Apr 2026
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CBP-05 PROPOSED SECTION DETAIL
Plan/Drawing · 16 Apr 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Sunderland
- Application type
- PCZ Other solar photovoltaics
- Postcode
- NE38 7RR
- Received
- 16 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 22 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Washington Central
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 19 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Prior Approval Not Required
- Decision date
- 18 Jun 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Solarsense UK Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14863532
- Consultation
- 23 Apr 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
89 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7RT
Installation of internally illuminated fascia and projecting sign
2025
Approved
JD 89 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7RT
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 25/00172/FUL for repositioning…
2025
Approved
JD 89 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7RT
Conversion of unit to create 2no. units, including a single storey extension to south eas…
2024
Approved
1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SA
Erection of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. internally illuminated proje…
2024
Approved
Unit C1 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 22/02477/VAR to allow retention…
2022
Approved
Sunderland AFC Shop 2A The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SA
Change of Use from Class E Commercial, Business and Service to Sui Generis Adult Gaming C…
2022
Approved
Units 7, 8, 9A, 9B 10 And 11, Units 58, 58A, Y2, Y3, Unit W, Unit V1, Unit V, 35A And 35C First Floor The Galleries Shopping Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Lawful development certificate for proposed use as a gym.
2022
Approved
Unit 1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) attached to planning application 22/01381/FUL t…
2022
Approved
Unit 1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Erection of 1 fascia sign and 1 projecting sign.
2022
Approved
Unit 1C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Change of use from retail to betting shop (Sui Generis).
2022
Approved
Unit 1 C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Proposed external changes to north-west (side) elevation to create a new entrance.
2022
Approved
Unit Z1 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Change of use from Estate Agents to Tattoo Parlour
2022
Refused
Unit Z1 First Floor The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SD
Certificate of Proposed Use for use of building as tattoo parlour (Class E).
2019
Approved
Nationwide Units M And N The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SL
Installation of new fascia sign and atm surround to replace existing.
2017
Approved
McDonalds Unit V And 31 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SB
Installation of 1 No. LCD digital window poster behind shopfront glazing and existing "Go…
2017
Approved
McDonalds Unit V And 31 The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SB
Refurbishment of shopfront to include removal of 'Walk Up Window' and new Khaki Green ren…
2017
Marks And Spencer Simply Food 11 Galleries Retail Park Washington NE38 7QY
Erection of 1no refrigerated storage container (from November- January annually).
2016
Approved
10B The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SA
Change of use of retail unit (Class A1) to restaurant (Class A3) and/or hot food takeaway…
2016
Approved
Lloyds Pharmacy And Post Office 35C The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington NE38 7SB
Change of use from vacant retail unit (A1) to betting shop (sui generis).
Sunderland
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#77 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Sunderland ranks #100 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Sunderland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #107 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #88 of 292
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #100 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #113 of 292
82%
Minor dwellings approved
28 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
47 decided
578
Total decisions
52 refused in 2025
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The Galleries Washington Town Centre Washington