West Bromwich, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Bromwich, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
About West Bromwich
West Bromwich, often referred to as West Brom, is a market town located in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England, and lies 5 miles northwest of Birmingham. As a key part of the Black Country, it reflects a rich cultural heritage and unique dialect. With a population of 103,112 recorded in the 2021 Census, West Bromwich offers various opportunities for urban development and planning applications in a vibrant community setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,205 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sandwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury
- LSOA: Sandwell 013F
Crime Statistics
369 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 172
- vehicle-crime: 37
- criminal-damage-arson: 27
- shoplifting: 25
- other-theft: 23
- public-order: 23
- drugs: 16
- burglary: 14
- anti-social-behaviour: 10
- other-crime: 10
- possession-of-weapons: 7
- robbery: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Bromwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Bromwich.
- 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 West Bromwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
269 planning applications found near West Bromwich.
- - 49A Pemberton Road West Bromwich B70 0JY
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 127 Greswold Street West Bromwich B71 1NS
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.000m L x 3.850m H (2.875m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 31 Heronville Road Black Lake West Bromwich B70 0JG
Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 4.05m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Athol House 67 Old Meeting Street West Bromwich B70 9SR
Proposed demolition of building and proposed two storey detached building with front and rear dormers to create 6 flats (5 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1bedroom), with garden amenity area, bin and cycle storag
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Former Gas Works Swan Lane West Bromwich
Proposed discharge of conditions 5G and 18 of planning permission DC/22/66532
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 6 Akrill Close West Bromwich B70 9SU
Proposed single and two storey rear/side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 54 Pemberton Road West Bromwich B70 0JH
Proposed garage conversion with first floor extension, and pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 52 Lakeside Road West Bromwich B70 0PW
Proposed hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 52 Lakeside Road West Bromwich B70 0PW
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.25m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 23 Dilliars Walk West Bromwich B70 0BJ
Proposed first floor side extension to create bedroom and study.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Former Gas Works Swan Lane West Bromwich
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/22/66532.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 178 Dudley Street West Bromwich B70 9AL
Proposed two storey rear/side and single and two storey rear extensions, porch and canopy to front and outbuilding to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 30 Huntingdon Road West Bromwich B71 2RN
Proposed 3 bedroom house, with associated parking (resubmission of planning permission DC/24/69222).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 49 Heronville Road Black Lake West Bromwich B70 0JG
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.70m L x 2.90m H (2.70m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 56 Hawkestone Crescent West Bromwich B70 0JD
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - The New Talbot Hill Top West Bromwich B70 0PR
Proposed variations of conditions 5b (cycle store), condition 7a (car park), and condition 10b (landscaping) of planning permission DC/20/65039 (Proposed conversion of former public house to 9 No. sel
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 2 Pankhurst Close West Bromwich B70 0LW
Proposed single storey orangery to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 2 Salop Close West Bromwich B71 2SB
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.40m L x 3.20m H (2.90m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 25 Meyrick Road West Bromwich B70 0JL
Proposed single storey rear extension & front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 9 Bells Moor Road West Bromwich B70 0JX
Proposed single and two storey side extension and single storey garage extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of West Bromwich in West Midlands
West Bromwich, often referred to as West Brom, is a market town located in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England, and lies 5 miles northwest of Birmingham. As a key part of the Black Country, it reflects a rich cultural heritage and unique dialect. With a population of 103,112 recorded in the 2021 Census, West Bromwich offers various opportunities for urban development and planning applications in a vibrant community setting.
Property prices in West Bromwich show an average sale price of £229,205, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Bromwich area recorded 369 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Bromwich has one conservation area within its boundaries: High Street. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near West Bromwich. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Bromwich maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near West Bromwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Bromwich were full planning applications (76), outline applications (24), amendments (14). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 111 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 82 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.