Planning application
DC/25/71148
87 Barclay Road Smethwick B67 5JY
Proposal
Proposed loft conversion with two front rooflights and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate)
As published by the council, reference DC/25/71148
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Oct 2025
Received by Sandwell
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3 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Grant Lawful Use Certificate
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/25/71149 Granted
87 Barclay Road Smethwick B67 5JY
Proposed single storey side/rear extension, fenestration alterations and raised garden terrace to rear with steps and balustrades.
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DC/20/64486 Granted
91 Barclay Road Smethwick B67 5JY
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and boundary wall to side of rear garden.
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DC/20/64809 Granted
49 Park Road Smethwick B67 5HP
Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).
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DC/24/69036 Granted
151 Galton Road Smethwick B67 5JT
Proposed external insulation with white render to side/rear.
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DC/20/64281 Granted
71 Wigorn Road Smethwick B67 5HG
Proposed single storey side extension, single and two storey rear extensions and extension to rear dormer (Amendment to previously approved application DC/19/63490)
Other lawful development applications
In Sandwell
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DC/26/71658 Granted
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DC/26/71628 Granted
38 St Matthews Road Smethwick B66 3TP
Proposed change of use from 6 person HMO to unsupported care home for up to 6 No. adults (Lawful Development Certificate)
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DC/26/71799 Granted
82 Stour Street West Bromwich B70 9AU
Proposed rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).
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DC/26/71631 Withdrawn
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Proposed permanent mobile home with raised decking in rear garden (Lawful Development Certificate)
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DC/26/71923 Awaiting decision
122 Manor House Road Wednesbury WS10 9PW
Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).