Oakham, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakham, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakham are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakham
Oakham, located in Dudley, England, sits atop Turners Hill, the highest point in the West Midlands. This elevated area offers unique planning opportunities and challenges due to its topography, making it a key consideration for any development projects in the region.
District: Sandwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,343 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: West Bromwich
- LSOA: Sandwell 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakham.
- 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 Oakham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Oakham.
- DC/26/71763 · Received: Mon 18 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - 140 Darbys Hill Road Oldbury B69 1SE
Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extensions, front dormer window and part garage conversion into habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-05-19 - DC/26/71703 · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Fri 01 May 2026 - 169 Oakham Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1PZ
Proposed garage conversion into habitable room, two storey rear, first floor side and single storey side and rear extensions and fenestration alterations (Revision to refused planning permission DC/25
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 161 Darbys Hill Road Oldbury B69 1SG
Proposed first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 56 Muirfield Crescent Tividale Oldbury B69 1PN
Proposed single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 13 West Avenue Tividale Oldbury B69 1QX
Retention of outbuilding in rear garden for storage use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 169 Oakham Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1PZ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 169 Oakham Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1PZ
Proposed garage conversion into habitable room, two storey rear, first floor side and single storey side and rear extensions and fenestration alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Oakham in West Midlands
Oakham, located in Dudley, England, sits atop Turners Hill, the highest point in the West Midlands. This elevated area offers unique planning opportunities and challenges due to its topography, making it a key consideration for any development projects in the region. It sits within the Sandwell district.
Property prices in Oakham show an average sale price of £355,343, 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 Oakham a particularly low-crime area.
Oakham 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakham 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.
Planning Activity in Oakham
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Oakham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Oakham.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakham were full planning applications (21), outline applications (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 64% 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, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.