Oldbury planning approval rate
Oldbury ward in Sandwell has a 94.6% approval rate based on 424 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.6%
ward approval rate
424
Decisions
401
Approved
23
Refused
93.2%
Sandwell average
Oldbury is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Oldbury compares
Oldbury ward
94.6%
Sandwell overall
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Oldbury
Proposed single storey rear extension. · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 4.00m H (3.00m to eav · Wed 20 May 2026
Proposed change of use from police station to 6 No. self-contained flats with fe · Wed 20 May 2026
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for 1 · Fri 15 May 2026
Proposed air conditioning unit, roof mounted air handling unit, louvre openings · Fri 15 May 2026
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