How long do planning decisions take near Yew Tree?

The average planning decision time near Yew Tree is 48 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 Yew Tree?

The planning approval rate near Yew Tree is 56%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Yew Tree?

The most common type of planning application near Yew Tree is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Yew Tree?

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Yew Tree, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yew Tree, West Midlands.

West Midlands · England · settlement

Planning applications in Yew Tree are administered by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,934 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sandwell
Parliamentary constituency: West Bromwich
LSOA: Sandwell 002B

Crime Statistics

110 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 49
vehicle-crime: 16
criminal-damage-arson: 12
shoplifting: 9
other-crime: 5
burglary: 3
other-theft: 3
public-order: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 2
drugs: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yew Tree.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yew Tree.

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 Yew Tree based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Yew Tree.

PD/26/03250 · Received: Thu 28 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 24 The Grove Walsall WS5 4BX
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.50m L x 3.90m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Undecided | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-06-08
- 27 Maple Drive Walsall WS5 4JJ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.0m L x 3.0m H (3.0m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 26 Larchwood Road Walsall WS5 4HE
Proposed first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-23
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- 89 Greenside Way Walsall WS5 4BJ
Proposed two storey side extension, single and two storey rear extension, front porch with canopy, and hip-to-gable loft conversion with dormer to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 24 Dewberry Drive Walsall WS5 4RZ
Proposed single storey front extension, and first floor side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 42 Deighton Road Walsall WS5 4JZ
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 4.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-09-08
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- 23 Dewberry Drive Walsall WS5 4RZ
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-07-21
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- 5 Redwood Road Walsall WS5 4LE
Proposed discharge of condition 4 of planning permission DC/24/69383.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-01-23
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- 35 Greenside Way Walsall WS5 4BL
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.00m L x 3.00m H (2.40m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Yew Tree in West Midlands

Yew Tree is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

Property prices in Yew Tree show an average sale price of £221,934, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Yew Tree area recorded 110 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Yew Tree includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Yew Tree. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Yew Tree.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Yew Tree were outline applications (10), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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