West Bromwich Central planning approval rate
West Bromwich Central ward in Sandwell has a 94.0% approval rate based on 430 planning decisions. Sandwell overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
94.0%
ward approval rate
430
Decisions
404
Approved
26
Refused
92.9%
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
94.0%
Sandwell overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in West Bromwich Central
Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with dormer to rear (Lawful Development Ce · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Retention of detached single storey classroom. · Fri 02 Jan 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 2.24m L x 4.00m H (2.70m to eav · Fri 24 Oct 2025
Proposed single storey side extension (Lawful Development Certificate). · Fri 26 Sep 2025
Proposed demolition of part of building and proposed two storey rear extension i · Thu 03 Jul 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sandwell
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,354 decisions.