New detached house at Helvellyn, 39 Sunderland Road, East Boldon

The proposed house

Erection of a detached two-storey dwelling, with minor amendments to the northern boundary and a new vehicle access from the road.

“Applicants: [name withheld]: Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with minor amendments to the boundary line with neighbour to the north 39 Sunderland Road, and new vehicle access from Sunderland Road…”

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A site visit before the meeting

A site visit was carried out beforehand to view the site and consider the objections raised.

“A Site visit was conducted on the 24 th August 2026. The site visit was carried out with the prior approval of the Chair. The need for the site visit in advance was to view the site and consider the objections to the proposals.”

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Who spoke

Two neighbours and a councillor objected over design, overlooking, tree and hedgerow loss and a lack of need for four-bed homes; the applicant said the design had been reworked.

The officer's response and members' questions

The officer said separation distances and window positions were acceptable with no significant overlooking, and confirmed the electricity supply would come from the road.

“The officer noted that the separation distances to neighbours were acceptable and that the window configuration and location was all suitable to ensure there was no significant overlooking into adjacent properties.”

“A Member asked if the applicant would be bringing the electric supply from the road, it was noted that it would be.”

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The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions.

“Decision: Grant Permission with conditions…”

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A self-build condition

The house must be built and used only as a self-build or custom housebuilding home.

“The dwelling hereby approved as implemented shall consist exclusively of a dwelling which is self-build or custom housebuilding as defined in section 1(A1) of the Self- build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (as amended).”

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