Hill Top planning approval rate
Hill Top ward in Sandwell has a 97.5% approval rate based on 40 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
97.5%
ward approval rate
40
Decisions
39
Approved
1
Refused
93.0%
Sandwell average
Hill Top sits slightly above the Sandwell average, with a 4.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Hill Top compares
Hill Top ward
97.5%
Sandwell overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Hill Top
Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate). · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 6.00m L x 2.90m H 2.90m (flat r · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Proposed garage conversion and double storey side and rear extension. · Mon 24 Aug 2026
Proposed 1 No. dwelling, and single storey front extension to existing dwelling. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension. · Wed 29 Jul 2026
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