Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Sunderland

Sunderland approved 80.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 728 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

80.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

728

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

588

Approved

140

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) (728 decided)

80.8%

Sunderland all applications (11,042 decided)

88.6%

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