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Greets Green & Lyng planning approval rate

Greets Green & Lyng ward in Sandwell has a 90.2% approval rate based on 328 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 92.9%.

Last updated: March 2026

90.2%
ward approval rate
328
Decisions
296
Approved
32
Refused
92.9%
Sandwell average

Greets Green & Lyng is 2.7 percentage points below the Sandwell average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Greets Green & Lyng compares

Greets Green & Lyng ward (328 decided)
90.2%
Sandwell overall (6,354 decided)
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Greets Green & Lyng

Proposed demolition of the existing lean-to building on the north east elevation · Wed 07 Jan 2026
Approved
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.11m H (2.90m to eav · Wed 15 Oct 2025
Approved
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.5m L x 3.3m H (3.0m to eaves) · Fri 30 May 2025
Approved
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.80m H (2.85m to eav · Fri 23 May 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,354 decisions.

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