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Planning in Oldbury

Approved
100%
26 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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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.

Property prices in Oldbury show an average sale price of £199,735, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Oldbury, 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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Oldbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oldbury?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Oldbury. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oldbury?
The average planning decision time near Oldbury is 67 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 Oldbury?
The planning approval rate near Oldbury is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oldbury?
The most common type of planning application near Oldbury is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oldbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Oldbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.