Bearwood planning approval rate
Bearwood ward in Sandwell has a 100.0% approval rate based on 24 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
100.0%
ward approval rate
24
Decisions
24
Approved
0
Refused
93.0%
Sandwell average
Bearwood is 7.0 percentage points above the Sandwell average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Bearwood compares
Bearwood ward
100.0%
Sandwell overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Bearwood
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.25m L x 2.5m H (2.5m to eaves · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Proposed pruning of 1 no. sycamore tree at rear (T11). · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Proposed first floor rear extension, loft conversion, front and rear dormer wind · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up · Mon 10 Aug 2026
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