250-home layout changes at Land At Silksworth Lane/Silksworth Road, Silksworth, Sunderland

“South Sunderland Reference No.: 25/02208/VAR Variation of Condition Proposal: Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/01952/VAR ((relating to an original proposal for the erection of 250 (C3) residential dwellings) to amend house types to their opposite 'handed' form as constructed across the site; to amend the site layout to reflect to as-built route and finished levels of the footpath/ steps along the western boundary; to update the…”

“Report presented to Planning and Highways Committee on 29 th June 2026 PROPOSAL: The current application has been made under s73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and seeks a variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/01952/VAR ((relating to an original proposal for the erection of 250 (C3) residential dwellings) to amend house-types to their opposite 'handed' form as constructed across the site; to amend the site layout…”

“Planning History Outline planning permission for residential development of up-to 250 no. residential dwellings, including landscaped open space and footpath connections, and details of site access (AMENDED PLAN) was approved under application reference number 14/01461/OUT on the 11th August 2017 on land at Silksworth Lane/Silksworth Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, with the reserved matters (appearance, layout, landscaping and scale) approved in November 2019 (ref.”

“The Proposal The current application has been made under s73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and seeks a variation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/01952/VAR ((relating to an original proposal for the erection of 250 (C3) residential dwellings) to amend house-types to their opposite 'handed' form as constructed across the site; to amend the site layout to reflect to as-built route and finished levels of the footpath/…”

“Taking the above into deliberation, the proposal for additional planting and screening is considered acceptable. Whilst it is acknowledged that the constructed pathways have deviated from that of the approved plans, the local planning authority have considered the changes in line with local planning policy and planning guidance. No objections have been raised during consultation and as such the proposed amendments are considered acceptable.”

“Conclusion In this regard, the Section 73 Application, when considered within the context of the whole of the site, is not considered to materially alter the design, layout, appearance, or landscaping of the approved development and it is considered to constitute a minor material amendment.”

“Consultees No objections were received from consultees regarding this application.”

“Neighbour Representations No. 4 representations have been received from three properties objecting to the development raising concerns over access and loss of amenity/privacy.”

“The Chairperson introduced Councillor Helen Greener who wished to speak in objection to the application. Councillor Greener wished to raise concerns over the proximity of the proposals to the existing properties and that the paths deviated from the plans.”

“Objections had been received and even with the extra landscaping there were still concerns, therefore Councillor Greener urger extra landscaping be undertaken or the plans be amended to reflect the original proposal.”

“Councillor Greener wished to clarify that it should be 2 and 3 Cavalier Way and not “1 and 3” and suggested that the temporary fence proposed would not help and a 8 foot permanent fence would be required.”

“Councillor Haswell wished to thank the Committee and the developer for agreeing to previous deferrals and enquired if an additional condition could be added to enforce Condition 7 and the tree planting to suggest a fixed time frame for the implementation of the fence and that this be delegated to Officers to write the wording of such a suitable condition. The Planning Officer advised that they would be happy to include such a condition.”

“There being no further questions or comments from Members the Chairperson put the recommendation to the Committee and with all Members being in agreement it was:-”

“RESOLVED that Members be MINDED TO APPROVE the application subject to draft conditions listed within the report (and the added Condition in relation to timeframes relating to the installation of a fence) and the completion of the Deed of Variation in respect of the S106 Agreement.”