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Fulwell planning approval rate

Fulwell ward in Sunderland has a 92.0% approval rate based on 647 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.

Last updated: August 2026

92.0%
ward approval rate
647
Decisions
595
Approved
52
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average

Fulwell sits slightly above the Sunderland average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Fulwell compares

Fulwell ward (647 decided)
92.0%
Sunderland overall (11,042 decided)
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Fulwell

Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and installation 2no. roof li · Tue 14 Jul 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement garage. · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Approved
Garage conversion to include the erection of bay window to the front, conversion · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single storey rea · Thu 02 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey side extension · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Approved

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