Planning application
DC/26/71751
12 Beakes Road Smethwick B67 5RU
Proposal
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extensions, loft conversion and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate)
As published by the council, reference DC/26/71751
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 May 2026
Received by Sandwell
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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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PD/26/03283 Awaiting decision
61 Rawlings Road Smethwick B67 5AD
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.25m L x 2.5m H (2.5m to eaves)
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DC/20/64376 Granted
Kashmir Cottage 422 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4EY
Proposed single storey rear extension and change of use of 1st floor to a 1 No. bedroom flat.
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DC/20/64673 Awaiting decision
428 To 430 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4EY
Retrospective change of use from furniture shop to a deli/grocery store and cafe/restaurant with rear external flue and alterations.
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DC/20/64370 Granted
Land Corner Of Bearwood Road And Dawson Street Smethwick B66 4ES
Proposed 20m Phase 8 Telecommunications Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.
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DC/22/67090 Granted
Land Between Stanhope Road/Dale Street/Dale Close Smethwick
Proposed 33 No. dwellings with parking and landscaping.
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DC/20/64363 Granted
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Proposed change of use from dog grooming parlour to residential dwelling.
Other lawful development applications
In Sandwell
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DC/26/71658 Granted
76 Coopers Lane Smethwick B67 7DN
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
82 Stour Street West Bromwich B70 9AU
Proposed rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).
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DC/26/71631 Withdrawn
Toronto House Corngreaves Road Cradley Heath B64 7DU
Proposed permanent mobile home with raised decking in rear garden (Lawful Development Certificate)
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DC/26/71923 Awaiting decision
122 Manor House Road Wednesbury WS10 9PW
Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).