Hendon planning approval rate
Hendon ward in Sunderland has a 87.3% approval rate based on 707 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
87.3%
ward approval rate
707
Decisions
617
Approved
90
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Hendon is broadly in line with the Sunderland average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Hendon compares
Hendon ward
87.3%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Hendon
External non-illuminated signage to front elevation. · Tue 03 Mar 2026
Change of use from probation Office (Use Class E) to an independent school (Use · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Change of use from offices to student accommodation. · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Change of use from office to residential dwelling including new frontage. · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Change of use of three adjoining terraced properties from predominantly vacant o · Tue 10 Feb 2026
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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.