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Plans submitted for temporary 186-space car park at Sheepfolds Industrial Estate in Sunderland
Overview
Sunderland City Council has applied for planning permission to build a temporary 186-space car park at the Sheepfolds Industrial Estate near the Stadium of Light. The facility is intended to replace parking spaces lost due to construction works for a housing development of around 450 homes. The temporary car park could remain in place for up to three years, charges will apply for its use, and it will eventually be replaced by a permanent car park once building work finishes.
Key points
- Sunderland City Council has applied to build a temporary 186-space car park at the Sheepfolds Industrial Estate.
- The car park will replace on and off-street parking lost during construction work for a major housing scheme near the Stadium of Light.
- The temporary facility could operate for up to three years and will charge users.
- A permanent car park is planned to replace the temporary structure once building works are complete.