St Michaels planning approval rate
St Michaels ward in Sunderland has a 92.3% approval rate based on 910 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: May 2026
92.3%
ward approval rate
910
Decisions
840
Approved
70
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
St Michaels sits slightly above the Sunderland average, with a 3.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St Michaels compares
St Michaels ward
92.3%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in St Michaels
Removal of damp plaster at basement and replace. Replacement render to rear. (Su · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Single storey side/rear extension, canopy to front including rendering to front · Thu 29 Jan 2026
Change entrance door from solid wood to a glazed door. · Thu 15 Jan 2026
Erection of 1no internally illuminated fascia sign. · Wed 14 Jan 2026
Erection of dormer extension. · Tue 13 Jan 2026
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