How long do planning decisions take near Ocker Hill?

The average planning decision time near Ocker 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 Ocker Hill?

The planning approval rate near Ocker Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ocker Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Ocker Hill is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ocker Hill?

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Ocker Hill, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ocker Hill, West Midlands.

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £188,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sandwell
Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
LSOA: Sandwell 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

2 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
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A brief summary of Ocker Hill in West Midlands

Property prices in Ocker Hill show an average sale price of £188,390, 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.

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Planning Activity in Ocker Hill

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ocker Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ocker Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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 (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 59% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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