Hetton planning approval rate
Hetton ward in Sunderland has a 82.3% approval rate based on 497 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
82.3%
ward approval rate
497
Decisions
409
Approved
88
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Hetton is 6.3 percentage points below the Sunderland average, placing it among the stricter wards in Sunderland. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Hetton compares
Hetton ward
82.3%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Hetton
Demolition of derelict former school building (Part Retrospective) · Fri 26 Jun 2026
Erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signage relating to the service stat · Mon 27 Apr 2026
Erection of entrance porch to front and garage conversion to include installatio · Wed 15 Apr 2026
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