Ocker Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ocker Hill, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ocker Hill are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ocker Hill
Ocker Hill is a residential area located on the border of Tipton and Wednesbury in the West Midlands. This community offers a mix of housing options and is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Ocker Hill.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,014 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
- LSOA: Sandwell 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ocker Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ocker 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 Ocker Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Ocker Hill.
- PD/26/03208 - 14 Primrose Avenue Tipton DY4 0QZ
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 5.18m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-15 - - 14 Primrose Avenue Tipton DY4 0QZ
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 5.18m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 19 Crownmeadow Drive Tipton DY4 0LE
Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 18 Bolton Rise Tipton DY4 0WE
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-06-25
View full details - - 18 Bolton Rise Tipton DY4 0WE
Proposed detached granny annexe to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - 1 Gospel Oak Road (side/rear Garden Land) Tipton DY4 0DR
Proposed mobile home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - 1 St Marks Road Tipton DY4 0XB
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.7m L x 3.2m H (3.0m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2018-06-29
View full details - - 97 Ocker Hill Road Tipton DY4 0UW
Retention of use as taxi office at rear of ground floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2018-01-25
View full details - - 56 Highfield Road Ocker Hill Tipton DY4 0QX
Proposed single storey side and rear extension with tiled canopy and porch to front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2018-01-11
View full details - - Ocker Hill Community Centre St Marks Road Tipton DY4 0XB
Proposed access ramp and railings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2017-10-23
View full details - - 100 Ocker Hill Road Tipton DY4 0UW
Proposed new shop front and roller shutter.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2017-10-03
View full details - - 1 Gospel Oak Road (side Garden Land) Tipton DY4 0DR
Proposed 2 No. semi detached dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2016-09-26
View full details - - Former Open All Flowers The Coach House Ocker Hill Road Tipton DY4 0UW
Proposed change of use of ground floor from A1 (shops) to A5 (hot food take-away) and external extractor flue to rear.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2015-08-03
View full details - - 7 Allcock Street Tipton DY4 0UP
Proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2012-10-19
View full details - - Bolton Court Ocker Hill Road Tipton
Construction of affordable social housing for rent comprising 42 two bedroom flats.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2010-12-03
View full details - - Bolton Court (former Site Of Maisonettes) Ocker Hill Road Tipton
Proposed construction of affordable social housing comprising of 42 No. 2 bedroom flats.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2009-12-09
View full details - - 49 Ocker Hill Road Tipton DY4 0XE
Proposed erection of detached garage and store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2008-10-08
View full details - - 100 Ocker Hill Road Tipton DY4 0UW
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2008-06-09
View full details - - 49 Ocker Hill Road Tipton DY4 0XE
Proposed rear extension and construction of new roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2008-03-26
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Ocker Hill in West Midlands
Ocker Hill is a residential area located on the border of Tipton and Wednesbury in the West Midlands. This community offers a mix of housing options and is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Ocker Hill show an average sale price of £218,014, 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 Ocker Hill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ocker Hill 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 Ocker Hill
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Ocker Hill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ocker Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Ocker Hill were full planning applications (17), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Summer Hill planning applications
- Golds Green planning applications
- Harvills Hawthorn planning applications
- Great Bridge planning applications
- Horseley Heath planning applications
- Toll End planning applications
- Swan Village planning applications
- Wednesbury Oak planning applications
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.