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Millfield planning approval rate

Millfield ward in Sunderland has a 88.6% approval rate based on 710 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.

Last updated: August 2026

88.6%
ward approval rate
710
Decisions
629
Approved
81
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average

Millfield is broadly in line with the Sunderland average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Millfield compares

Millfield ward (710 decided)
88.6%
Sunderland overall (11,042 decided)
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Millfield

Erection of 2no. fascia signs,1no projecting sign and vinyl to glass doors. · Fri 08 May 2026
Approved
Conversion of first and second floor to 3no residential flats including 3 additi · Tue 05 May 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey rear extension · Thu 23 Apr 2026
Approved

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