Unit 5 Shaw Building Ropery Road Sunderland SR4 6DD Data via plota.co.uk

26/01130/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use from used car dealership to MOT centre, alterations to front entrance and new roller shutter door. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 May 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Consultation
25 Jun 2026
Approved
27 Jul 2026

Approved on 27 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Sunderland
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SR4 6DD
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Ward
Deptford And Hendon
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Aug 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
27 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Bradley Hall

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14731199
Neighbours
17 Jun 2026
Consultation
25 Jun 2026
Site notice
2 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Sunderland
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#94 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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