Development ready
Sandwell Council is proud of its business-friendly and customer-focused approach to realising development opportunities. We are committed to making sure our planning and development process continues to attract new investment and supports economic growth across the borough.
Planning
Access Sandwell Council's full range of planning information and services which include: applying for planning permission, viewing planning applications, building consultancy & regulations, listed buildings, land charges, and building regulation fees & charges.
The Black Country five year growth plan
The Black Country five year growth plans allows you to learn about both current and future developments taking place across the Black Country. It also outlines development and investment opportunities. To achieve high quality sustainable development we have signed up to the Black Country Planning and Development Charter that sets out our commitment to working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders.
Site Allocations
View the Site Allocations and Delivery Development plan. This document identifies sites across the borough that meet housing and employment needs while protecting Sandwell's historic sites and green spaces.
Area Action Plans
View Sandwell's current list of Area Actions Plans which provide a land use framework to guide future developments in the borough. They contain proposals for good quality housing and land that can be developed for employment opportunities.
Business networking opportunities
Join 'Find it in Sandwell,' our online business community which connects local businesses, social enterprises and the voluntary sector with new business opportunities. Get connected and benefit from networking events, seminars and training.
Invest in Sandwell
Think Sandwell is the council's dedicated inward investment team. It provides comprehensive support for UK and overseas investors looking to relocate to the borough including: relocation services, local market intelligence and recruitment support.
Business support and advice
Sandwell provides a range of business support services to new and established businesses including: access to business loans, recruitment, property finding, managed workspaces, investment and much more.
Regeneration projects
Hundreds of millions of pounds are being invested in a number of regeneration projects which will provide the residents of Sandwell with the state of the art services and excellent opportunities they deserve.