The Smithy Rowan Avenue Harraton Washington NE38 9BP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01879/FUL - Full Application Current

Proposal

Erection of front canopy and window alterations Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Aug 2026
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Validated
9 Sept 2026
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Consultation
23 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 30 Oct 2026, from Sunderland's recent extensions.

The consultation period closed on 14 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 5

2 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Fatfield House and Garden Wall Adjoining, Grade II, 37 m away · 2 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show all 2 with distances
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Washington built-up area; Priority habitat 24 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area499 m² (5,371 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (70 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 12 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Sunderland
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
NE38 9BP
Received
30 Aug 2026
Validated
9 Sept 2026
Ward
Washington South
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Nov 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Building Design Solutions (NE) Ltd.

Decision outlook

Day 49 of the 56-day target. Sunderland usually decides extensions by day 51.

Day 497 days to the 56-day target
78%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
241decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Sunderland in the last twelve months, from validation. Sunderland decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15193505
Planning Portal ref
PP-15193505
Neighbours
9 Sept 2026
Consultation
23 Sept 2026
Comments by
14 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
4 Nov 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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.