Planning application
DC/26/71732
6 Richmond Hill Oldbury B68 9TJ
Proposal
Proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to a residential home for up to two children (Class C2) (Lawful Development Certificate).
As published by the council, reference DC/26/71732
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2026
Received by Sandwell
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21 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Grant Lawful Use Certificate
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23 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.
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PD/20/01475 Decided
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DC/22/66881 Granted
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DC/22/66880 Granted
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Proposed single and two storey rear extension.
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PD/26/03243 Decided
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PD/26/03261 Decided
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DC/20/64387 Granted
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Other lawful development applications
In Sandwell
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DC/26/71658 Granted
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Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for 1 No. adult (Lawful Development Certificate).
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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
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Proposed rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).
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DC/26/71631 Withdrawn
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DC/26/71923 Awaiting decision
122 Manor House Road Wednesbury WS10 9PW
Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).