Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council— Planning Applications & Local Information
Metropolitan Borough Council • West Midlands
Council Information
- Council Type
- Metropolitan Borough Council
- Region / Nation
- West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.sandwell.gov.uk
Planning Statistics
27
Conservation Areas
885
Listed Buildings
65
Brownfield Sites
400
Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Permission in Sandwell
Planning permission rules in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in Sandwell
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has 27 designated conservation areas where stricter planning controls apply.
Planning FAQs — Sandwell
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 885
- Conservation Areas
- 27
- Brownfield Sites
- 65
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 400
- Article 4 Directions
- 7