Sunderland planning appeals
Only 11 appeals were decided against Sunderland in the year, which is too few to read a rate from.
What this means if you are objecting
With a sample this small, the percentage would move several points on a single decision, so we have not quoted one. The England figure below is the better guide.
Householder appeals
4 householder appeals were decided against Sunderland, with 25% allowed. These are extensions, loft conversions and the like, and they are decided under a faster procedure than a full planning appeal.
Against the rest of North East
Across North East, inspectors allowed 16% of planning appeals on average. Sunderland is a metropolitan district.
Other councils in North East
- County Durham23% (10/43)
- Northumberland21% (11/52)
- Newcastle upon Tyne5% (1/21)
Objecting to an application in Sunderland?
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Check my grounds, freeFigures cover April 2025 to March 2026 and come from the Planning Inspectorate, Decisions by LPA and decision maker, published under the Open Government Licence. Section 78 planning appeals only. “Allowed” means the inspector granted permission the council had refused. Source data.