17 Brisbane Road Smethwick B67 7AN

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by Sandwell

2. 31 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Lawful Use Certificate

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sandwell granted permission on 19 June 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 26 Brisbane Road Smethwick B67 7AN

  DC/19/63315 Submitted 16 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed platform lift with steps and front boundary wall/handrail.

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 146 Stony Lane Smethwick B67 7BB

  DC/25/71147 Submitted 27 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 2 No. self-contained flats to ground floor and 3 No. person HMO at first floor, single storey front extension, fenestration alterations, parking and associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Brisbane Road Smethwick B67 7AN

  PD/20/01587 Submitted 19 Oct 2020 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.037m L x 3.706m H (2.428m to eaves)

  Decided Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 Auckland Road Smethwick B67 7AU

  DC/26/71824 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey side and rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 73 Devonshire Road Smethwick B67 7QQ

  DC/22/67041 Submitted 12 May 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed two/single storey side/rear extensions (Revision to approved planning permission DC/22/66742).

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Auckland Road Smethwick B67 7AU

  DC/19/63505 Submitted 5 Sep 2019 200 yards away

  Proposed single storey side/rear extensions and front porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/71858 Granted

  18 Ripon Drive West Bromwich B71 2JP

  Proposed change of use of dwelling house to residential childrens home for up to two children with care provided by up to two non-resident staff (Lawful Development Certificate).

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/72137 Awaiting decision

  165 Causeway Green Road Oldbury B68 8LQ

  Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 2 No. young people aged 5 to 17 years old (Lawful Development Certificate)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/71868 Granted

  100 Wheatsheaf Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1SJ

  Proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to residential home for up to one child (Class C2) (Lawful Development Certificate).

  Received 24 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/71821 Granted

  41 Highgate Street Cradley Heath B64 5RY

  Proposed change of use to 6 No bedroom (6 No. person) HMO, single storey rear extensions, loft conversion and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/72133 Awaiting decision

  6 Bishopton Road Smethwick B67 5DS

  Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion, front roof lights and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Lawful development