Planning application
DC/26/71750
138 Bromford Lane West Bromwich B70 7HS
Proposal
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to supported living accommodation for up to 4 No. adults (Lawful Development Certificate)
As published by the council, reference DC/26/71750
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 May 2026
Received by Sandwell
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4 Jun 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 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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DC/26/71894 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/71695 Granted
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PD/26/03228 Decided
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DC/26/71892 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/71658 Granted
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DC/26/71628 Granted
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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
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Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).