Washington East planning approval rate
Washington East ward in Sunderland has a 88.1% approval rate based on 310 planning decisions. Sunderland overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
88.1%
ward approval rate
310
Decisions
273
Approved
37
Refused
88.6%
Sunderland average
Washington East is broadly in line with the Sunderland average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Washington East compares
Washington East ward
88.1%
Sunderland overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in Washington East
Part conversion of double garage and pitched roof over existing flat roof. · Mon 09 Feb 2026
Replacement of gas boiler and new external condensing flue stack · Wed 28 Jan 2026
Erection of detached garage/storage area · Fri 02 Jan 2026
Remove timber fence and block pave the full garden to allow access for Vehicle w · Thu 18 Dec 2025
Erection of single storey rear extension. · Tue 16 Dec 2025
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sunderland
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,482 decisions.