Fulwell planning approval rate
Fulwell ward in Sunderland has a 91.8% approval rate based on 621 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
621
Decisions
570
Approved
51
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Fulwell sits slightly above the Sunderland average, with a 3.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Fulwell compares
Fulwell ward
91.8%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Fulwell
Erection of a single-storey pitched roof [infill] side extension, plus alteratio · Thu 05 Mar 2026
Erection of single storey side extension (As Amended). · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Erection of porch utilising the existing canopy. · Mon 05 Jan 2026
Erection of two storey side extension with single storey rear extension at groun · Wed 10 Dec 2025
Removal of existing first floor balcony to rear and replace with 2.5m x 5.5m bal · Fri 05 Dec 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sunderland
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,482 decisions.