Planning application
64 Three Shires Oak Road Smethwick B67 5BU
Works: New dwelling Extension Windows or glazing Several homes
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Proposal
Proposed conversion of retail shop to 2 no flats, single storey rear extension and bay window to front.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/71845
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/71845
- Type
- Change of Use
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 15 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 15 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Bearwood
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- B67 5BU
Comment by 7 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Sandwell's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Sandwell
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15 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Sandwell took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Thorne Architecture Limited Agent, an architecture practice registered in Glaisher Drive
Active · incorporated 2004 · Glaisher Drive
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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