Birchfield House Joseph Street Oldbury B69 2AQ

1. 26 Nov 2025

   Received by Sandwell

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 April 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Automobile Association Swallowfield One Wolverhampton Road Oldbury B69 2AG

  DOC/26/01007 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 197m away

  Proposed discharge of condition 4 (noise details) of planning permission DC/25/71127

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Automobile Association Swallowfield One Wolverhampton Road Oldbury B69 2AG

  DC/25/71127 Submitted 20 Oct 2025 197m away

  Proposed solar panels, external condensers and kitchen extraction flue to roof and plant room refurbishment and fenestration alterations.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 14 Thurston Avenue Oldbury B69 2BA

  PD/19/01250 Submitted 25 Jul 2019 221m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.603m L x 3.189m H (2.871m to eaves)

  Decided Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 80 - 82 Birchfield Lane Oldbury B69 2AY

  DC/20/64386 Submitted 22 Jun 2020 226m away

  Proposed extension to the existing industrial/warehouse unit - (revised application - DC/15/57980).

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• The Manchester Stores Park Street Oldbury B69 4LE

  DOC/26/01046 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 261m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Proposed discharge of condition 5 of planning permission DC/26/71341.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• Rowelec Limited Churchbridge Oldbury B69 2AX

  DC/20/63858 Submitted 6 Jan 2020 294m away

  Proposed building at rear for storage purposes in association with the existing warehouse.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 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.

  22 Jul 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).

  20 Jul 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.

  9 Feb 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.

  25 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/72033 Awaiting decision

  Ferdotti Motors Pleasant Street Lyng West Bromwich B70 7DP

  Proposed second floor rear extension.

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications