Castle planning approval rate
Castle ward in Sunderland has a 87.1% approval rate based on 256 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.1%
ward approval rate
256
Decisions
223
Approved
33
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Castle is broadly in line with the Sunderland average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Castle compares
Castle ward
87.1%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Castle
Erection of wild animal veterinary referral centre and parking. · Wed 29 Apr 2026
Erection of replacement dormer to rear roof slope · Tue 21 Apr 2026
Erection of lean-to store to side. · Mon 20 Apr 2026
Erection of a single storey extension to side to provide garage · Wed 08 Apr 2026
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