Newton planning approval rate
Newton ward in Sandwell has a 90.6% approval rate based on 286 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
90.6%
ward approval rate
286
Decisions
259
Approved
27
Refused
92.9%
Sandwell average
Newton is 2.3 percentage points below the Sandwell average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Newton compares
Newton ward
90.6%
Sandwell overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Newton
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.04m L x 3.10m H (2.80m to eav · Fri 23 Jan 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 2.80m H (2.40m to eav · Fri 09 Jan 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.00m L x 3.80m H (2.90m to eav · Fri 09 Jan 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 5.0m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves) · Mon 15 Dec 2025
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 5.0m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves) · Wed 10 Dec 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sandwell
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,354 decisions.