A former bank site could be transformed into shops under new plans submitted to Sunderland City Council.
In recent weeks, a 'change of use' bid was launched for the former Natwest Site in Sea Road, Fulwell.
According to planning documents, the site has remained vacant since 2016.
New works aim to redevelop the site into two retail spaces for businesses in future.
This includes creating a dividing wall down the centre of the bank site and creating two new shop fronts.
The proposals are currently under consultation with the council's planning department.
Currently, there is no indication whether potential tenants have been lined up.
Public comments can be made on the plans until July 18 with a final decision expected by the end of August.
