Side extension approval rate in Sandwell

Name: Side extension planning approval rate in Sandwell
Creator: PlanningLens
Published: 2026-10-20T20:24:31+00:00
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Sandwell approved 94.5% of side extension applications, based on 1,111 decisions analysed.

Last updated: October 2026

94.5%

side extension approval rate

1,111

Side extension decisions

1,050

Approved

Refused

93.0%

Sandwell overall

Side extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Sandwell average (93.0%).

How side extension applications compare in Sandwell

Side extension (1,111 decided)

94.5%

Sandwell all applications (6,142 decided)

93.0%

Before you apply in Sandwell

This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.

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