What percentage of planning applications does Sandwell approve?

Sandwell approves approximately 93% of planning applications, based on 6,061 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Sandwell decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 6,061 planning decisions published by Sandwell.

What is the refusal rate for Sandwell planning applications?

Sandwell refuses approximately 7% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Sandwell?

The typical planning application in Sandwell takes 7.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 787 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Sandwell compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Sandwell

2 days ago

Proposed single storey side and rear extension.

DC/26/71987 · Bristnall

Approved

2 days ago

Proposed single storey side and rear extensions.

DC/26/71819 · Tividale

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.50m L x 3.30m H (3.00m to eav

PD/26/03329 · Bristnall

Refused

5 days ago

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.65m H (2.50m to eav

PD/26/03324 · Tipton Green

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed single storey rear extension.

DC/26/71992 · Great Bridge

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed garage conversion to habitable room.

DC/26/71989 · Greets Green & Lyng

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed change of use from Betting Shop (Sui Generis) to Adult Gaming Centre (S

DC/26/71862 · West Bromwich Central

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed 30 unit residential development.

DC/26/71634 · Wednesbury

Approved

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This page analyses 6,061 planning decisions made by Sandwell, from March 2006 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Sandwell planning approval rates page.

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