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
88.6%
Sunderland overall
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
Conversion of first and second floor to 3no residential flats including 3 additi · Tue 05 May 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension · Thu 23 Apr 2026
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