18 Ripon Drive West Bromwich B71 2JP

1. 19 Jun 2026

   Received by Sandwell

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 September 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 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Site Of Lockup Garages Land Between 8 And 10 Melrose Avenue West Bromwich

  DC/19/63215 Submitted 13 Jun 2019 165m away

  Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission DC/13/55857 (Proposed erection of 9 No. dwellings and associated works) to allow for enlarged house type to plots 5 & 6, re-siting of plots 7-9 and changes to parking arrangements and siting of substation.

  Granted 13 docs
  Several homes

• 149 Hall Green Road West Bromwich B71 2DY

  DC/24/69022 Submitted 19 Jan 2024 167m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).

  Granted Lawful development Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Beverley Road West Bromwich B71 2LP

  DC/22/66668 Submitted 18 Feb 2022 189m away

  Retention of outbuilding at rear.

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Westminster Road West Bromwich B71 2JN

  DC/26/71778 Submitted 15 May 2026 196m away

  Single storey front, rear and side extensions, driveway works, removal of front dormer, and retention of the existing gable roof.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 135 Hall Green Road West Bromwich B71 2DY

  PD/22/02213 Submitted 16 Aug 2022 211m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.37m L x 3.65m H (2.87m to eaves)

  Refused Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 131 Hall Green Road West Bromwich B71 2DY

  DC/19/63690 Submitted 4 Nov 2019 223m away

  Proposed single/first floor side extensions and single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/71923 Granted

  122 Manor House Road Wednesbury WS10 9PW

  Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).

  13 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/71906 Granted

  169 Hamstead Road Great Barr Birmingham B43 5BD

  Proposed change of use of dwelling house to residential care home for up to two children (Lawful Development Certificate).

  8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/71882 Granted

  21 Laburnum Road Tipton DY4 9QP

  Proposed single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate).

  30 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/72012 Awaiting decision

  99 Dudley Road West Tividale Oldbury B69 2HU

  Proposed 2 no. obscure glazed windows to side elevation of existing dwellinghouse (Lawful Development Certificate).

  12 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/71955 Granted

  47 Broomfield Smethwick B67 7DR

  Proposed loft conversion with 3 roof lights to front and a dormer to rear (Lawful Development Certificate).

  21 Jul 2026 Lawful development