Oldbury, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldbury, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
Planning applications in Oldbury are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oldbury
Oldbury, located in the metropolitan borough of Sandwell in the West Midlands, serves as the borough's administrative centre. As of the 2011 census, the town itself had a population of 13,606, with the wider built-up area estimated at 25,488 in 2017. The town encompasses the wards of Bristnall, Langley, Oldbury, and Old Warley, contributing to a total population of 50,641 for the borough in 2011, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,735 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Smethwick
- LSOA: Sandwell 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldbury.
- 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 Oldbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Oldbury.
- DC/26/71772 · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 31 Witley Crescent Oldbury B69 1BE
Retention of single storey side extension and porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 15 Thurston Avenue Oldbury B69 2BA
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 4.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Automobile Association Swallowfield One Wolverhampton Road Oldbury B69 2AG
Proposed discharge of condition 4 of planning permission DC/25/71127
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 358 Birchfield Lane Oldbury B69 1AE
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 4 No. young people aged between 7 -17 years old.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land Off Titford Road/ To The Rear Of Asda Wolverhampton Road Oldbury
Proposed discharge of conditions 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19 and 20 of planning permission DC/23/68927.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land Off Titford Road/ To The Rear Of Asda Wolverhampton Road Oldbury
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/23/68927
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Manchester Stores Park Street Oldbury B69 4LE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land Off Titford Road/ To The Rear Of Asda Wolverhampton Road Oldbury
Proposed discharge of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission DC/23/68927.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Birch House Joseph Street Oldbury B69 2AQ
Proposed single storey front extension, external cladding and fenestration alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Oldbury in West Midlands
Oldbury, located in the metropolitan borough of Sandwell in the West Midlands, serves as the borough's administrative centre. As of the 2011 census, the town itself had a population of 13,606, with the wider built-up area estimated at 25,488 in 2017. The town encompasses the wards of Bristnall, Langley, Oldbury, and Old Warley, contributing to a total population of 50,641 for the borough in 2011, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Oldbury show an average sale price of £199,735, 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 Oldbury a particularly low-crime area.
Oldbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Square, 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, Oldbury 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 Oldbury
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Oldbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oldbury were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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