Planning application
DC/26/71433
72 - 78 High Street Smethwick B66 1DS
Proposal
Proposed change of use from retail/storage of ground floor rear and first floor with two storey rear extension, creation of new second floor creating 12 No. self-contained flats with second floor amenity area and associated works.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/71433
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by Sandwell
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13 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Sandwell for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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