Blackheath planning approval rate
Blackheath ward in Sandwell has a 91.1% approval rate based on 214 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.1%
ward approval rate
214
Decisions
195
Approved
19
Refused
93.2%
Sandwell average
Blackheath is 2.1 percentage points below the Sandwell average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Blackheath compares
Blackheath ward
91.1%
Sandwell overall
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Blackheath
Proposed loft conversion, rear dormer window and 2 No. front roof lights (Lawful · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey side and rear extension. · Tue 26 May 2026
Proposed change of use from community church to 6 No. supported living units for · Wed 13 May 2026
Proposed new boundary fencing to front/side/rear. · Thu 07 May 2026
Retention of outbuilding in rear garden for gym/storage use. · Mon 20 Apr 2026
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