Doxford Park planning approval rate
Doxford Park ward in Sunderland has a 87.0% approval rate based on 23 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.0%
ward approval rate
23
Decisions
20
Approved
3
Refused
91.4%
Sunderland average
Doxford Park is 4.4 percentage points below the Sunderland average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Doxford Park compares
Doxford Park ward
87.0%
Sunderland overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in Doxford Park
Proposed development of 49 dwellings with associated public open space, landscap · Tue 25 Aug 2026
Erection of a single storey side, front and rear extension. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Erection of conservatory to rear. · Tue 14 Jul 2026
Erection of single storey extension to front elevation and the addition of 1no w · Tue 14 Jul 2026
Demolish existing conservatory and replace with single storey sunroom to side · Mon 13 Jul 2026
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