Former Resource Centre Lowry Close Smethwick

1. 16 Jun 2022

   Received by Sandwell

2. 21 Jun 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Aug 2022

   Decision issued: Grant Permission Subject to Conditions

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sandwell granted permission on 22 August 2022, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Site Of Former Department Of Social Security Office Church Hill Street Smethwick

  DC/22/66789 Submitted 16 Mar 2022 0.1 miles away

  Proposed residential development of 9 No. 3 bed houses and 9 No. 4 bed houses with associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 38 docs
  Major scheme

• 5 Tollgate Precinct High Street Smethwick B67 7RA

  DC/26/71914 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 0.1 miles away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Retention of marquee for additional seating, and seating under glazed area at side.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Telecommunications Mast SWL21046 Fronting Car Park Stony Lane Smethwick

  PD/22/02159 Submitted 27 May 2022 0.1 miles away

  Proposed 19.0 metre 5G telecommunications H3G Phase 8 high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and 3 No. additional equipment cabinets.

  Granted Telecoms Extension 10 docs

• 142 High Street Smethwick B66 3AP

  DC/25/71014 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and new shop front.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Old Talbot 144 High Street Smethwick B66 3AP

  DC/24/69055 Submitted 25 Jan 2024 0.1 miles away

  Proposed change of use at ground floor from public house to 3 No. retail units with fenestration alterations to side.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 21 Ford Street Smethwick B67 7QX

  DC/19/63006 Submitted 9 Apr 2019 0.1 miles away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/71957 Refused

  65C Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5LG

  Proposed single storey rear extension and replacement of existing flat roof at rear to pitched roof.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71947 Refused

  18 Talbot Road Smethwick B66 4DT

  Proposed change of use from a six bedroom (six occupant) HMO (Class C4) to a six bedroom (eight occupant) HMO (Sui Generis).

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71435 Granted

  195 Princess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QZ

  Proposed first floor and second floor extensions with two front dormer windows to create six studio flats and one one-bedroom flat; and subdivision of the ground floor into two separate retail units.

  Received 9 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71872 Refused

  13 Devonshire Road Smethwick B67 7NW

  Conversion of part of the existing dwellinghouse to form 1 self-contained studio flat, with associated internal alterations.

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/72033 Awaiting decision

  Ferdotti Motors Pleasant Street Lyng West Bromwich B70 7DP

  Proposed second floor rear extension.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications