Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Sunderland

Sunderland approved 81.1% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 688 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

81.1%

change of use (residential) approval rate

688

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

558

Approved

130

Refused

88.6%

Sunderland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Sunderland average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Sunderland

Change of Use (Residential) (688 decided)

81.1%

Sunderland all applications (10,482 decided)

88.6%

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