1 Larkspur Road Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9FN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00369/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of entrance porch to front and garage conversion to include installation of window. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Consultation
20 Feb 2026
Approved
15 Apr 2026

Approved on 15 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Sunderland
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DH5 9FN
Received
16 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Ward
Hetton
Parish
Hetton Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
15 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Alan Potter Surveying Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14709420
Neighbours
16 Mar 2026
Consultation
20 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Sunderland
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#94 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sunderland ranks #99 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sunderland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #101 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #119 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #99 of 296
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #123 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
34 decided (1-9 homes)
84%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
58 decided
581
Total decisions
54 refused in the year to March 2026