St Pauls planning approval rate
St Pauls ward in Sandwell has a 94.7% approval rate based on 412 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.7%
ward approval rate
412
Decisions
390
Approved
22
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell average
St Pauls is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How St Pauls compares
St Pauls ward
94.7%
Sandwell overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in St Pauls
Conversion of part of the existing dwellinghouse to form 1 self-contained studio · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side/rear extension, loft and garage conversions into hab · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof and front dormer window. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side extension and ramp/balustrades to front. · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey rear/side extension. · Tue 11 Aug 2026
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