Oldbury planning approval rate
Oldbury ward in Sandwell has a 94.8% approval rate based on 440 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.8%
ward approval rate
440
Decisions
417
Approved
23
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell average
Oldbury is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Oldbury compares
Oldbury ward
94.8%
Sandwell overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Oldbury
Proposed refurbishment of restaurant with fenestration alterations, reconfigurat · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Demolition of former chapel building and two storey expansion of existing Islami · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Proposed reduction in ground levels and new driveway with retaining walls, steps · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Proposed single storey side and rear extension. · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Proposed loft conversion, rear dormer window and 2 No. front roof lights (Lawful · Fri 10 Jul 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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