Washington Central planning approval rate
Washington Central ward in Sunderland has a 90.2% approval rate based on 388 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
90.2%
ward approval rate
388
Decisions
350
Approved
38
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Washington Central is broadly in line with the Sunderland average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Washington Central compares
Washington Central ward
90.2%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Washington Central
The installation of 764No. roof mounted solar PV panels, removing part of the ex · Thu 18 Jun 2026
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