Ryhope planning approval rate
Ryhope ward in Sunderland has a 88.1% approval rate based on 487 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.1%
ward approval rate
487
Decisions
429
Approved
58
Refused
91.4%
Sunderland average
Ryhope is 3.3 percentage points below the Sunderland average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Ryhope compares
Ryhope ward
88.1%
Sunderland overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in Ryhope
Erection of two storey rear extension with pitched roof to existing side elevati · Tue 08 Sep 2026
New driveway to include semi-permeable blocked paving, brick pier to either side · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey extensions to front and rea · Fri 14 Aug 2026
T1 sycamore- prune to create 3m clearance from roofT2 sycamore - crownlift by 1m · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Erection of first floor extension above existing garage/ kitchen. · Tue 09 Jun 2026
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