Flat Conversion approval rate in Sunderland

Sunderland approved 86.4% of flat conversion applications, based on 22 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

86.4%

flat conversion approval rate

Flat Conversion decisions

Approved

Refused

88.6%

Sunderland overall

Flat Conversion applications are refused more often than the Sunderland average (88.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How flat conversion compares in Sunderland

Flat Conversion (22 decided)

86.4%

Sunderland all applications (11,042 decided)

88.6%

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