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Sandwell planning applications
4,393 applications. 90% approved. 63 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,393 planning applications from Sandwell. 687 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Sandwell: 824 applications received in the last year, 687 decisions published.
Sandwell takes a median of 66 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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PD/26/03356 Awaiting decision
160 Spouthouse Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 5QA
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 3.90m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)
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PD/26/03355 Awaiting decision
10 Moorlands Road West Bromwich B71 2EP
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 3.30m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
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PD/26/03354 Awaiting decision
143 Arden Road Smethwick B67 6EN
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.8m L x 2.9m H (2.9m to eaves)
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PD/26/03353 Awaiting decision
65 Old Chapel Road Smethwick B67 6HU
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.1m L x 3.5m H (3.2m to eaves)
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PD/26/03351 Awaiting decision
110 Whitgreave Street West Bromwich B70 9AY
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.9m L x 2.8m H (2.8m to eaves)
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DC/26/72140 Awaiting decision
11 Hurst Road Smethwick B67 5NZ
Retention of loft conversion and rear dormer window.
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PD/26/03352 Awaiting decision
11 Hilton Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1JU
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 5.0m L x 3.3m H (3.0m to eaves)
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DC/26/72137 Awaiting decision
165 Causeway Green Road Oldbury B68 8LQ
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 2 No. young people aged 5 to 17 years old (Lawful Development Certificate)
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PD/26/03348 Awaiting decision
37 Shaftesbury Road Wednesbury WS10 0DJ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.61m H (3.00m to eaves)
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DC/26/72134 Awaiting decision
The Merrivale Vicarage Road Oldbury B68 8HT
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission DC/23/68819 (Demolition of former public house and construction of two storey mixed-use building comprising of one retail unit, six apartments, new access to residential parking area on Thornwood Close and associated works) To add sub-station to site.
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PD/26/03350 Awaiting decision
125 Horseley Road Tipton DY4 7NQ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.0m L x 3.0m H (2.7m to eaves)
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DC/26/72133 Awaiting decision
6 Bishopton Road Smethwick B67 5DS
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion, front roof lights and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).
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DC/26/72131 Awaiting decision
74 Coppice Road Cradley Heath B64 7LW
Proposed single storey rear extension with ramp/handrail/landing to rear.
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DC/26/72126 Awaiting decision
45 Warley Road Oldbury B68 9TA
Proposed single storey rear extension and front porch (Lawful Development Certificate)
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DC/26/72129 Awaiting decision
1 And 3 Hellier Avenue Tipton DY4 7RN
Retention of boundary wall/railings/gates to front and side.
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DC/26/72122 Awaiting decision
22 Palace Close Rowley Regis B65 9LG
Proposed single storey rear extension.
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DOC/26/01078 Awaiting decision
1 Embassy Drive Oldbury B69 2ER
Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 7, 9 and 13 of planning permission DC/23/68508.
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PD/26/03347 Awaiting decision
104 Hanover Road Rowley Regis B65 9EH
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.05m L x 3.10m H (2.80m to eaves)
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NMA/26/00311 Awaiting decision
Land And Buildings 6 To 25 And 70 To 75 Corner Of Union Street And Albion Street Tipton
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/24/69509
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DC/26/72120 Awaiting decision
37 Shaftesbury Road Wednesbury WS10 0DJ
Proposed hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion and rear dormer.
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PD/26/03345 Awaiting decision
252 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4HR
Proposed 2 no. single storey rear extensions measuring: 6.0m and 4.8m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
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DC/26/72119 Awaiting decision
4 Kelverley Grove West Bromwich B71 3QL
Proposed single storey rear extension.
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PD/26/03346 Awaiting decision
16 Jubilee Avenue West Bromwich B71 2QT
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.00m L x 3.60m H (2.65m to eaves)
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DOC/26/01076 Awaiting decision
The Wheatsheaf 1 Turners Hill Rowley Regis B65 9DP
Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 19 of planning permission DC/25/71087.
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DC/26/7012A Awaiting decision
Forecourt Scott Arms Shopping Centre Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham B42 1TQ
Proposed 2 no. double sided 'D6' outdoor display units.
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DOC/26/01077 Awaiting decision
Land To Rear High Point Academy Friar Park Road Wednesbury
Proposed discharge of conditions 9, 16a and 24c of planning permission DC/25/71072.
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DC/26/72117 Awaiting decision
94 Vicarage Road Smethwick B67 7AL
Retention of single storey rear extension.
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PD/26/03343 Awaiting decision
15 Rutland Road West Bromwich B71 1JP
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 5.50m L x 3.90m H (3.00m to eaves)
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DC/26/72116 Awaiting decision
1 Richard Street South West Bromwich B70 8AN
Proposed single and two storey side extension, loft conversion and, internal alterations at ground floor.
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NMA/26/00310 Awaiting decision
Land At High Haden Road And Farmhouse Close Cradley Heath B64 7PE
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/25/70687 (Appeal ref 26/00230/REF).
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DC/26/72111 Awaiting decision
Palmer Timber Limited Granville Works 104 Station Road Cradley Heath B64 6PW
Proposed replacement biomass boiler and associated plant works (Lawful Development Certificate)
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DC/26/72113 Awaiting decision
123 Cheshire Road Smethwick B67 6DW
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 5 No. bedroom (5 No person) HMO (Lawful Development Certificate)
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DC/26/72112 Awaiting decision
99 Messenger Road Smethwick B66 3EB
Proposed single storey side extension and loft conversion (Revision to refused planning permission DC/26/71724)
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DC/26/72107 Awaiting decision
178 Grafton Road Oldbury B68 8BL
Proposed two storey rear extension.
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DC/26/72106 Awaiting decision
Side Of 151 Hamstead Road Great Barr Birmingham B43 5BB
Proposed new dwelling.
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DC/26/72110 Awaiting decision
66 Scott Road Great Barr Birmingham B43 6JT
Proposed single and two storey side extension, single storey rear and front extensions, and new porch to front.
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DC/26/72108 Awaiting decision
86 Claypit Lane West Bromwich B70 9UJ
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling house (Class C3) to residential home (Class C2) for one child.
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PD/26/03342 Awaiting decision
160 Hanover Road Rowley Regis B65 9EJ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.90m L x 3.10m H (2.85m to eaves)
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DC/26/72104 Awaiting decision
12 Swan Crescent Oldbury B69 4QG
Proposed two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions.
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DC/26/72103 Awaiting decision
89 Salop Road Oldbury B68 9AE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
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DC/26/72102 Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent 79 White Road Smethwick B67 7PQ
Proposed variation of condition 1 of Planning Permission DC/23/68202 (Proposed 1 No. 3 bedroom detached dwelling) Proposed rear dormer window.
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DC/26/72101 Awaiting decision
125 Hill Top Road Oldbury B68 9DX
Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer window.
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PD/26/03341 Awaiting decision
260 Newbury Lane Oldbury B69 1JG
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
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DC/26/72100 Awaiting decision
2 Thornton Close Tividale Oldbury B69 3JD
Proposed single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations to side.
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PD/26/03340 Awaiting decision
First Floor Store 1 Bearwood Indoor Market 509 - 511 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BE
Proposed change of use of first floor store room to 2 No. self-contained apartments.
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DOC/26/01075 Awaiting decision
Edwin Richards Quarry Portway Road Rowley Regis
Proposed discharge of condition 17 of planning permission DC/14/57745.
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PD/26/03339 Awaiting decision
111 Wheatsheaf Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1SJ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 5.0m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
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DC/26/7011A Awaiting decision
Big Johns Dudley Street West Bromwich B70 9RL
Proposed 3 No. internally-illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. bucket sign, 1 No, free-standing totem sign, and various other signs.
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PD/26/03338 Awaiting decision
2 Puppy Green Tipton DY4 8UD
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.0m L x 3.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
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DC/26/72093 Awaiting decision
91 Whitgreave Street West Bromwich B70 9AT
Proposed two storey rear extension. single and two storey side extension, single storey garage to side, porch to front and rendering of all elevations.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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DC/26/71921 Granted
99A Bromford Lane West Bromwich B70 7HN
Proposed single storey side/rear extension.
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DC/26/71727 Granted
9 Highbury Road Oldbury B68 8QF
Proposed single and two storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer to rear, tiled canopy to front and outbuilding to rear.
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DC/26/72015 Granted
Unit 36 Kelvin Way Trading Estate Kelvin Way West Bromwich B70 7TP
Proposed extraction fan to front.
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PD/26/03332 Refused
28 Baker House Grove Great Barr Birmingham B43 5HX
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.90m H (2.80m to eaves)
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DC/26/72009 Refused
2 Cambourne Road Rowley Regis B65 9EZ
Proposed change of use from highway land to residential garden with new boundary fencing and landscaping (Revision to refused planning permission DC/26/71536)
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PD/26/03318 Granted
20 Seagar Street West Bromwich B71 4AN
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.99m H (2.99m to eaves)
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DC/26/71922 Granted
99B Bromford Lane West Bromwich B70 7HN
Proposed single storey rear extension
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DC/26/71926 Granted
Crown Inn 97 Station Road Cradley Heath B64 6NT
Proposed demolition of existing public house and proposed convenience retail unit (Use Class E (a)).
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DC/26/71950 Granted
89 Birchfield Way Walsall WS5 4EE
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
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DC/26/71889 Granted
281 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Proposed change of use from Retail Sale of Goods (Class E(a) to Restaurant/Cafe (Class E(b)), new shop front, extraction flue to the rear, and external alterations.
The full record
Decisions between 2018 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 4,105 decisions from Sandwell between 2018 and 2026, part of 4,393 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,287 granted against 297 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 1,180 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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DC/18/62404 Granted
59 Grafton Road Oldbury B68 8BJ
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and front porch.
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PD/18/00950 Decided
133 New Birmingham Road Tividale Oldbury B69 2JE
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 8.0m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
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DC/18/61784 Granted
7 Johnson Road Wednesbury WS10 0EL
Proposed disabled steplift.
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DC/18/61880 Granted
15 Lincoln Road Smethwick B67 5PR
Proposed single storey extension to front and side (revised application - DC/18/61619).
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PD/18/00992 Decided
14 Penstock Drive Oldbury B69 4TE
Proposed single storey rear extension : measuring 4.8m L x 3.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
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DC/18/61829 Granted
22 High Street Rowley Regis B65 0DR
Proposed change of use of first floor to 4 No. flats.
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DC/18/61986 Granted
51 Sundial Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 6PB
Proposed two storey extensions to side and rear; single storey rear extension; and single storey front extension with canopy.
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DC/18/62195 Granted
Portaloo Midlands Regional Hire Centre Foundry Lane Smethwick B66 2LQ
Proposed single storey storage building.
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DC/18/62157 Granted
150 - 152 High Street Smethwick B66 3AJ
Proposed change of use of ground floor to restaurant (use class A3).
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DC/18/62183 Granted
2 Gill Street West Bromwich B70 7EP
Proposed single storey front extension and two storey rear extension.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 274 40%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 233 34%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 180 26%
Planning agents in Sandwell
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Spector Design Ltd 90% granted overall 53
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Atwal Design Services 96% granted overall 53
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Integrated Designs & Associates Ltd 87% granted overall 48
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GD Designs Architectural Services Ltd 96% granted overall 48
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Uddin Design 86% granted overall 35
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TDF Design Associates 93% granted overall 35
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Bharya DBC Ltd 91% granted overall 35
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Affordable Home Designs Ltd 95% granted overall 34
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Applications by ward in Sandwell
- Abbey 100
- Bearwood 128
- Blackheath 139
- Bristnall 185
- Charlemont & Grove Vale 121
- Charlemont With Grove Vale 81
- Cradley Heath & Old Hill 211
- Friar Park 26
- Friar Park & Stone Cross 75
- Great Barr Tamebridge & Yew Tree 152
- Great Barr With Yew Tree 62
- Great Bridge 187
- Greets Green & Lyng 219
- Hateley Heath 183
- Hill Top 154
- Langley 152
- Newton 48
- Newton & Valley 137
- Old Warley 208
- Oldbury 270
- Princes End 61
- Rowley 111
- Smethwick 158
- Soho & Victoria 181
- St Pauls 225
- Tipton Green 137
- Tividale 137
- Wednesbury 127
- Wednesbury North 42
- Wednesbury South 55
- West Bromwich Central 311
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Sandwell decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Sandwell decided 687 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Sandwell?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 63 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Sandwell decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 687 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 40% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 74% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Sandwell decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 4105 decisions from Sandwell between 2018 and 2026, out of 4,393 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Sandwell?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 135 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Sandwell's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Sandwell: 4,393 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 687 decided, 90% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 824 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2018 and 2026: 4,105 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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