Change of use applications in Sunderland

There were 63 change of use applications in Sunderland in the last 12 months. 12 involve HMOs. Of the 22 decided so far, 15 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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3 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01899/FUL

125 Sunderland Street Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8BG

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to children's home (C2) for upto 3 children.

Full Application Sunderland
1 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01889/FUL

3 Sea View Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0PL

Conversion of dwelling house into 1no. bedroom self contained flat at ground floor and 2no bedroom flat to first floor

Full Application Sunderland
26 Aug 2026 Current 26/01857/FUL

15 Dundas Street Sunderland SR6 0AY

Change of use from student accommodation to supported residential accommodation (Use Class C2) with no external alterations.(Retrospective)

Full Application Sunderland
22 Aug 2026 Current 26/01825/HMOA

Basement Flat And Ground Floor Flat 2-6 Mowbray House Tunstall Road Sunderland SR2 7RT

Change of use of basement flat to 4no. bed HMO Use Class C4 (Retrospective), and change of use of ground floor flat to 4no. bed HMO (non-retrospective...

HMO Planning Applications Sunderland
20 Aug 2026 Current 26/01718/HMOA

173 Roker Avenue Sunderland SR6 0HQ

Proposed change of use of the existing upper floors from residential accommodation to a 6-bedroom HMO.(Operational detail received 26.08.26) (addition...

HMO Planning Applications Sunderland
19 Aug 2026 Current 26/01601/FUL

Triplesix Tattoo 24 Fawcett Street Sunderland SR1 1RH

Change of use to first and second floors from storage to six student studios and alterations to shop front to insert doorway access to upper floors

Full Application Sunderland
17 Aug 2026 Current 26/01789/HMOA

23 Granville Street Sunderland SR4 6BH

Retrospective application for change of use from dwelling (C3) to (C4) 6 bed 6 person HMO

HMO Planning Applications Sunderland
12 Aug 2026 Current 26/01303/FUL

Guide Post Inn Ryhope Street South Sunderland SR2 0RN

External alterations to public house including conversion of existing detached store building to facilitate games area and erection of a single storey...

Full Application Sunderland
11 Aug 2026 Current 26/01349/FUL

Saint Timothys Lutheran Church Queen Alexandra Road Sunderland SR2 9AA

Proposed change of use at ground floor level from Use Class F1 (Public worship or religious instruction) to Use Class E (Commercial, business and serv...

Full Application Sunderland
10 Aug 2026 Current 26/01738/FUL

Highgate Cottage Dunelm Sunderland SR2 7QS

Change of use of the existing dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a residential care home (Use Class C2) providing a permanent residential home for a max...

Full Application Sunderland
10 Aug 2026 Current 26/01737/FUL

Glenholm Glen Path Sunderland SR2 7TU

Change of use of the existing dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a residential care home (Use Class C2) providing a permanent residential home for a max...

Full Application Sunderland
7 Aug 2026 Current 26/01725/FUL

Market Place Industrial Estate Gravel Walks Houghton-Lespring DH5 8AN

Retrospective application for change of use of open land to enclosed yard with storage containers.

Full Application Sunderland
5 Aug 2026 Current 26/01652/FUL

60 - 66 John Street Sunderland SR1 1QQ

Change of use from office and construction two storey extension to provide student accommodation and unit at ground floor (Use Class E); including pro...

Full Application Sunderland
31 Jul 2026 Current 26/01519/FUL

15 Brindley Road Hertburn Washington NE37 2SF

Change of use of the existing commercial unit from Use Class B to Use Class E to accommodate a health and fitness club.

Full Application Sunderland
27 Jul 2026 Current 26/01561/FU4

PS (Antiques) 12 - 14 Borough Road Sunderland SR1 1EP

Change of use of the former Peter Smith Antiques Building to create Glassworks Sunderland, comprising specialist glass and ceramics making facilities,...

Full Application (Reg 4) Sunderland
27 Jul 2026 Current 26/01572/HMOA

29 Cleveland Road Sunderland SR4 7JS

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 6-bedroom HMO (Use Class C4), including minor internal alterations and erection of a single store...

HMO Planning Applications Sunderland
23 Jul 2026 Current 26/01616/FUL

24 Rennie Road Sunderland SR5 5EJ

Change of use from existing HMO to 3no apartments (amended plans received 26/08/2026)

Full Application Sunderland
21 Jul 2026 Current 26/01146/LBC

The Quayside Exchange Exchange Building 197 High Street East Sunderland SR1 2AX

Internal alterations to form apart-hotel, including new partitions, en-suite facilities, mezzanine levels, and associated servicing/circulation works.

Listed Building Consent Sunderland
21 Jul 2026 Current 26/01145/FUL

The Quayside Exchange Exchange Building 197 High Street East Sunderland SR1 2AX

Change of use of existing restaurant/function venue to aparthotel, with associated internal alterations.

Full Application Sunderland
21 Jul 2026 Current 26/01515/FU4

Land At Pallion Trading Estate Sunderland

Use of land as storage site.

Full Application (Reg 4) Sunderland
20 Jul 2026 Current 26/01530/FUL

Land At Station Avenue DH5 0AT

Part change of use of existing caravan storage site to allow for the siting of 1no. residential caravan.

Full Application Sunderland
17 Jul 2026 Current 26/00582/FUL

31 Cromwell Street Sunderland SR4 6EU

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to HMO for up to and including 6no. persons (Use Class C4) (Retrospective)

Full Application Sunderland
17 Jul 2026 Current 26/01548/FUL

39 Treecone Close Sunderland SR3 2XG

Change of use from open amenity space to residential garden space to include the erection of shed and fence and widening of driveway (Retrospective) (...

Full Application Sunderland
14 Jul 2026 Current 26/01470/FU4

95 The Bridges Sunderland SR1 3LB

Change of use from retail (use class E) to a flexible use within use class E and sui generis uses to allow occupation by a leisure operator

Full Application (Reg 4) Sunderland
14 Jul 2026 Approved 26/01490/FU4

Faber Building Plater Way Sunderland SR1 3AD

Change of use of ground floor from office (Use Class E[g]) to healthcare (Use Class E[e]), including alterations to front facade to incorporate slidin...

Full Application (Reg 4) Sunderland
10 Jul 2026 Current 26/01513/FU4

Former T.K.maxx 34 Crowtree Road Sunderland SR1 3JU

Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis (Bingo Operator)

Full Application (Reg 4) Sunderland
6 Jul 2026 Current 26/01323/FUL

Odd Fellows Arms 19 North Ravensworth Street Sunderland SR4 6BD

Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to convenience store (Use Class E)

Full Application Sunderland
6 Jul 2026 Current 26/01345/FUL

Vacant Property 16A & 18 The Green Southwick Sunderland SR5 2JE

Change of use to Betting Office (Sui Generis), replacement shopfront and mounting of satellite dishes and plant to rear elevation

Full Application Sunderland
29 Jun 2026 Current 26/01226/FUL

12 Thornhill Crescent Sunderland SR2 7AD

Change of use of dwelling house into three self-contained flats. Install replacement roller shutter door to rear. (Amended description agreed 31.08.20...

Full Application Sunderland
17 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01130/FUL

Unit 5 Shaw Building Ropery Road Sunderland SR4 6DD

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

Full Application Sunderland
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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