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Planning in Londonderry

Approved
69%
31 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Londonderry in the last 24 months, from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Londonderry

Postcode districts

B68 144 applications in the last 12 monthsB67 119 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Londonderry

Londonderry, located within the Oldbury and Smethwick areas of the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands, is primarily a residential neighborhood with essential amenities such as a post office, small shops, and takeaway restaurants. The area also features recreational spaces like a church, a playing field, and the nearby West Smethwick Park. Notable developments include the renovation of the former Queen's Head pub into a veterinary clinic and the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which hosted events during the 2022 Commonwealth Games, making it a focal point for community and sporting activities. It sits within the Sandwell district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Londonderry planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Londonderry, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Londonderry. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), outline applications (23), amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Londonderry?
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Londonderry. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Londonderry?
The average planning decision time near Londonderry is 58 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 Londonderry?
The planning approval rate near Londonderry is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Londonderry?
The most common type of planning application near Londonderry is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Londonderry?
You can search and track planning applications near Londonderry on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.