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Ryhope planning approval rate

Ryhope ward in Sunderland has a 88.0% approval rate based on 460 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.

Last updated: March 2026

88.0%
ward approval rate
460
Decisions
405
Approved
55
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 (460 decided)
88.0%
Sunderland overall (10,482 decided)
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Ryhope

Erection of additional perimeter fencing. · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Approved
Change of use to a proposed Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered residential · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Refused
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to include the erection of 1.3 · Fri 23 Jan 2026
Approved
Conversion of existing attached garage to provide habitable space, including rai · Mon 29 Dec 2025
Approved
Garage conversion with new flat roof and pitched roof to front elevation. · Wed 24 Dec 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,482 decisions.

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