St Annes planning approval rate
St Annes ward in Sunderland has a 89.2% approval rate based on 278 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 91.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.2%
ward approval rate
278
Decisions
248
Approved
30
Refused
91.4%
Sunderland average
St Annes is 2.2 percentage points below the Sunderland average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How St Annes compares
St Annes ward
89.2%
Sunderland overall
91.4%
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Recent decisions in St Annes
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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