Sunderland ranks #100 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Sunderland decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #107 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #88 of 292

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #100 of 292

36%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #113 of 292

82%

Minor dwellings approved

28 decided (1-9 homes)

91%

Major dwellings approved

23 decided (10+ homes)

70%

Change of use approved

47 decided

578

Total decisions

52 refused in 2025

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