Smethwick planning approval rate
Smethwick ward in Sandwell has a 94.9% approval rate based on 293 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.9%
ward approval rate
293
Decisions
278
Approved
15
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell average
Smethwick is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Smethwick compares
Smethwick ward
94.9%
Sandwell overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Smethwick
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 4.00m H (3.00m to eav · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed two storey side and rear extension and raising of roof height. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed change of use from 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO to 7 No. bedroom (7 · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Proposed loft conversion with 3 roof lights to front and a dormer to rear (Lawfu · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side and rear extension. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
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