Newton planning approval rate
Newton ward in Sandwell has a 90.6% approval rate based on 286 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
90.6%
ward approval rate
286
Decisions
259
Approved
27
Refused
93.2%
Sandwell average
Newton is 2.6 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
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Newton
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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