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DC/26/71898

81 Smeaton Avenue Smethwick B66 2EG

Awaiting decision Sandwell Householder

Proposal

Proposed single storey side/rear extension, loft and garage conversions into habitable rooms and rooflights to the front and rear.

As published by the council, reference DC/26/71898

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Jul 2026

    Received by Sandwell

  2. 3 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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 householder applications

How this application type works

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

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Within 500 metres

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  • PD/20/01486 Decided

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    Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.0m L x 3.7m H (2.5m to eaves)

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  • DC/26/71850 Awaiting decision

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    17 Jun 2026 306m away Householder
  • DC/26/71848 Awaiting decision

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In Sandwell

  • DC/26/71758 Granted

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  • DC/26/71655 Granted

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    16 Apr 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/71657 Granted

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    16 Apr 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/71600 Granted

    98 Forest Road Oldbury B68 0EF

    Proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion into habitable space with increased roof height.

    27 Mar 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/71598 Granted

    116 Shireland Road Smethwick B66 4QJ

    Retention of front dormer window.

    26 Mar 2026 Householder