Great Bridge planning approval rate
Great Bridge ward in Sandwell has a 94.1% approval rate based on 269 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.1%
ward approval rate
269
Decisions
253
Approved
16
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell average
Great Bridge is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Great Bridge compares
Great Bridge ward
94.1%
Sandwell overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Great Bridge
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.25m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eav · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed externally-illuminated fascia sign to side. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side/rear extension. · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Proposed first floor side extension, hip to gable loft extension, loft conversio · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Proposed garage conversion to bathroom and bedroom, new front porch, and single · Wed 12 Aug 2026
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