Planning Appeals in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has had 183 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 36% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
183
Success Rate
36%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
59
of 164 decided
Appeals Dismissed
103
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Across 164 decided appeals, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council allows 36% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning | 31 | 16.9% |
| Prior Approval | 30 | 16.4% |
| Minor Commercial | 8 | 4.4% |
| Commercial | 3 | 1.6% |
| Hearing | 1 | 0.5% |
| Outline Planning | 1 | 0.5% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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