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Planning in Millfield

In the last month Millfield had 3 new planning applications and 1 decision worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of its middle, more than the middle Sunderland area (2). That makes it the 4th busiest of 68 Sunderland areas for planning. The biggest new scheme is 216 new homes at 56-90 High Street West Sunderland (216 homes). Of the decisions, 1 was approved and 0 refused, while 100% were approved across Sunderland.

SR4, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Millfield

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1decisions1 approved, 0 refused
4 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the busiest
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New applications

  • Planning application0.5 miles

    Rear extension at 30 East Moor Road Sunderland

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension.

    30 East Moor Road Sunderland SR4 6QW
  • Planning application0.55 miles

    216 new homes at 56-90 High Street West Sunderland

    Request a formal screening opinion to confirm whether an Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') is required in respect of the proposed development of 216 residential apartments, up to 1,650sqm of commercial floorspace, and associated conversion and demolition of existing buildings, infrastructure, access and landscaping ('the Proposed Development') on land at High Street West, Sunderland ('the…

    56-90 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3DP
  • Planning application0.35 miles

    Change of use at Former MBS Building Lisburn Terrace Sunderland

    Change of use from light industrial unit into a gymnastics and sport facility with associated external elevation alterations.(amended client supporting statement and transport assessment received 01.10.26 and amended sequential assessment received 12.10.26)

    Former MBS Building Lisburn Terrace Sunderland

Decisions

Plus 1 minor item, such as tree work notices, on Millfield’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
Rear extension1
New homes1
New signs1
Change of use1

Millfield against Sunderland

Last monthMillfieldMiddle Sunderland area
Applications and decisions42
New applications31
Decisions11
New homes applied for2160
Approval rate–100% (all Sunderland)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
Sunderland139440
Millfield43110
Pallion22000
Ashbrooke20220
Southwick22000
High Barnes11000
Ford Estate00000
See every Sunderland area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Sunderland page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Millfield?

In the last month there were 3 new applications and 1 decision worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of the middle of Millfield, ranking it 4th of 68 Sunderland areas. The middle Sunderland area had 2.

Are planning applications approved in Millfield?

In the last month 1 was approved and 0 refused near Millfield. Across Sunderland, 100% of decided applications were approved.

What is the biggest planning application in Millfield?

In the last month, the biggest was 216 new homes at 56-90 High Street West Sunderland: 216 homes, applied for on 8 Oct.