Ryhope planning approval rate
Ryhope ward in Sunderland has a 87.8% approval rate based on 477 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.8%
ward approval rate
477
Decisions
419
Approved
58
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Ryhope is broadly in line with the Sunderland average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Ryhope compares
Ryhope ward
87.8%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Ryhope
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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