How long do planning decisions take near Bristnall Fields?

The average planning decision time near Bristnall Fields is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bristnall Fields?

The planning approval rate near Bristnall Fields is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bristnall Fields?

The most common type of planning application near Bristnall Fields is full planning applications, with 43 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bristnall Fields?

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Bristnall Fields, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bristnall Fields, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bristnall Fields are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sandwell
Parliamentary constituency: Smethwick
LSOA: Sandwell 036C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bristnall Fields.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bristnall Fields.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bristnall Fields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Bristnall Fields.

- 416 Wolverhampton Road Oldbury B68 0TE
Proposed single storey front/side extension, roof alterations to existing ground floor rear, fenestration alterations and front canopy.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 43 Brandhall Road Oldbury B68 8DS
Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-06
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- 286 Wolverhampton Road Oldbury B68 0TF
Part-retention of two storey side/rear, first floor side and single storey side/rear extensions, front porch, canopy, external cladding to front and external render to ground floor rear. (Revision to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-08-08
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- Brandhall Golf Club Heron Road Oldbury B68 8AQ
Proposed demolition of golf course clubhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 48 Parsons Hill Oldbury B68 9BS
Retention of two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions and front canopy. (Revision to approved planning DC/23/67996).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-12
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- 78 Brandhall Road Oldbury B68 8DT
Proposed rebuild of dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-11-13
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- 50 Parsons Hill Oldbury B68 9BS
Proposed two/single storey side/rear extensions with new front porch and alterations to front canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-05-17
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- 402 Wolverhampton Road Oldbury B68 0TE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Bristnall Fields in West Midlands

Bristnall Fields is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bristnall Fields a particularly low-crime area.

Bristnall Fields has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Bristnall Fields

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Bristnall Fields. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bristnall Fields.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Bristnall Fields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bristnall Fields were full planning applications (43), outline applications (15), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 17 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 49 applications

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