Great Bridge planning approval rate
Great Bridge ward in Sandwell has a 93.8% approval rate based on 256 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.8%
ward approval rate
256
Decisions
240
Approved
16
Refused
93.2%
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
93.8%
Sandwell overall
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Great Bridge
Proposed single storey side extension. · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey side/rear extension including garage conversion and first · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 3.70m L x 2.80m H (2.80m to eav · Mon 01 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 5.18m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eav · Fri 22 May 2026
Proposed single storey side/rear extension. · Fri 22 May 2026
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