West Bromwich Central planning approval rate
West Bromwich Central ward in Sandwell has a 93.9% approval rate based on 474 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.9%
ward approval rate
474
Decisions
445
Approved
29
Refused
93.4%
Sandwell average
West Bromwich Central is broadly in line with the Sandwell average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How West Bromwich Central compares
West Bromwich Central ward
93.9%
Sandwell overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in West Bromwich Central
Proposed single storey front/side extension, garage conversion to kitchen and po · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Proposed new shop front with canopy. three storey rear extension to create 4 no. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eav · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side and rear extension. · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Proposed single storey side extension (Revision to approved planning permission · Fri 31 Jul 2026
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