Wednesbury planning approval rate
Wednesbury ward in Sandwell has a 96.7% approval rate based on 30 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.7%
ward approval rate
30
Decisions
29
Approved
1
Refused
93.0%
Sandwell average
Wednesbury sits slightly above the Sandwell average, with a 3.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Wednesbury compares
Wednesbury ward
96.7%
Sandwell overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Wednesbury
Proposed demolition of the external Regenerative Thermal Oxidiser Unit and suppo · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate). · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.50m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eav · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side and rear extension. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion to habitable room. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sandwell
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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