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St Chads planning approval rate

St Chads ward in Sunderland has a 92.4% approval rate based on 315 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.

Last updated: August 2026

92.4%
ward approval rate
315
Decisions
291
Approved
24
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average

St Chads sits slightly above the Sunderland average, with a 3.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How St Chads compares

St Chads ward (315 decided)
92.4%
Sunderland overall (11,042 decided)
88.6%
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Recent decisions in St Chads

Erection of first floor extension to rear to include internal terrace · Mon 20 Apr 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey extension to rear. · Thu 16 Apr 2026
Approved

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