How long do planning decisions take near Darby's Hill?

The average planning decision time near Darby's Hill is 56 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 Darby's Hill?

The planning approval rate near Darby's Hill is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Darby's Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Darby's Hill is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Darby's Hill?

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Darby's Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Darby's Hill, West Midlands.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,709 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sandwell
Parliamentary constituency: West Bromwich
LSOA: Sandwell 024A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Darby's Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darby's Hill.

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 Darby's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Darby's Hill.

- 161 Darbys Hill Road Oldbury B69 1SG
Proposed first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-14
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- The Wheatsheaf 1 Turners Hill Rowley Regis B65 9DP
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/25/71087.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 56 Muirfield Crescent Tividale Oldbury B69 1PN
Proposed single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 28 St Andrews Drive Tividale Oldbury B69 1PR
Proposed demolition and rebuild garage to side and single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 76 Fairway Avenue Oldbury B69 1TA
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.40m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-31
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- The Wheatsheaf 1 Turners Hill Rowley Regis B65 9DP
Demolition of existing pub and proposed three storey assisted living apartment block comprising of 19 No. self-contained apartments with parking, landscaping and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-03
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- 34 View Point Tividale Oldbury B69 1UU
Retention of loft conversion, dormer window and air conditioning unit to rear.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Darby's Hill in West Midlands

Darby's Hill is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

Property prices in Darby's Hill show an average sale price of £216,709, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Darby's Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Darby's Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Windmill End, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Darby's Hill

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Darby's Hill. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Darby's Hill.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Darby's Hill were full planning applications (19), outline applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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