Copt Hill planning approval rate
Copt Hill ward in Sunderland has a 80.3% approval rate based on 446 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
Copt Hill is 11.1 percentage points below the Sunderland average, placing it among the stricter wards in Sunderland. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Copt Hill compares
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Recent decisions in Copt Hill
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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