African Caribbean Food Store 342 Soho Road Handsworth Birmingham B21 9QL

1. 20 Jan 2026

   Received by Birmingham

2. 17 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve subject to Conditions

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Birmingham granted permission on 20 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 340 Soho Road Handsworth Birmingham B21 9QL

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• 2026/01481/PA Awaiting decision

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• 2026/02135/PA Awaiting decision

  footpath outside 941 943 Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham B42 1TN

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