Sunderland City Council14 hrs ago'All-night hangout' fears over early hours KFC bidA KFC in Pennywell, Sunderland, applies for permission to open until 05:00, seven days a week.14 hrs ago14 hrs agoGo-ahead for go-kart plans at old department storePlans are approved for an entertainment complex in Sunderland's empty old Debenhams store.14 hrs ago5 days agoVillagers 'hacked off' over repeated developmentsPeople in Springwell Village near Sunderland say they have to deal with excessive dust and noise.5 days ago6 days agoDog groomers lodge pet daycare centre plansPlans are submitted to Sunderland City Council for a dog grooming salon to offer daycare.6 days ago7 days agoSpecial needs school plans move to £2.65m siteSunderland council wants to move a SEND school to a college campus it has bought in Washington.7 days ago7 days agoPharmaceutical firm plans automated warehouseB&S Group wants to build another unit at its industrial site in Houghton-le-Spring.7 days ago25 Oct 2026Car parks and roads shut as development work startsTwo car parks, roads and on-street car parking at Sunderland's Sheepfolds are to shut.25 Oct 202623 Oct 2026Refused college plans allowed at appealAn empty office block at Doxford International Business Park will be used by a college.23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026Call to open delayed park's 'blocked off' walking trailsA walker is urging Sunderland City Council to adjust fencing so river banks can be accessed. 23 Oct 2026...