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Planning in Newton

Approved
77%
49 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Newton

Newton is a ward in Sandwell, West Midlands, situated on the eastern bank of the River Tame. It is represented by three Labour Party councillors on the Metropolitan Borough Council, providing a local governance structure that influences planning applications and community development in the area. It sits within the Sandwell district.

The area around Newton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton 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 Newton, 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, 102 planning applications were submitted near Newton. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (38), outline applications (14), amendments (4).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newton?
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Newton. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newton?
The average planning decision time near Newton is 66 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 Newton?
The planning approval rate near Newton is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newton?
The most common type of planning application near Newton is full planning applications, with 38 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newton?
You can search and track planning applications near Newton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.