15 William Avery Drive Smethwick B66 2EF

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Sandwell

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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.

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

• 15 William Avery Drive Smethwick B66 2EF

  DC/26/71735 Submitted 11 May 2026 26m away

  Proposed single storey side/rear extension.

  Refused Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Thandi Travel Thandi Coach Station Alma Street Smethwick B66 2RL

  DOC/21/00304 Submitted 12 Mar 2021 91m away

  Discharge of conditions 7, 8, 9, 12, 14 and 16 of planning permission DC/17/60747.

  Decided Conditions 10 docs

• Former Atlas Metals Site Cranford Street Smethwick B66 2RX

  DC/19/63813 Submitted 13 Dec 2019 100m away

  Proposed variation of Condition 1 of planning permission DC/11/53259 (Demolition and clearance of existing buildings and structures, redevelopment of site for 182 residential dwellings (Use class C3), together with landscaping and associated infrastructure) to redesign the pathway at the south-east of the development.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 3 docs
  Major scheme

• Former Atlas Metals Site Cranford Street Smethwick B66 2RX

  DOC/19/00162 Submitted 10 Dec 2019 151m away

  Proposed discharge of planning conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 of planning permission DC/18/62381.

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• Primesight Advertisement Hoardings 264301 To 264303 Corner Of Grove Lane And Fawdry Street Smethwick

  DC/20/6699A Submitted 27 Aug 2020 179m away

  Proposed 1 No. single sided digital matrix display screen, externally illuminated on a single mono-pole.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 1A Alma Street Smethwick B66 2RL

  DC/19/63691 Submitted 5 Nov 2019 246m away

  Proposed change of use from storage (Class B8) to restaurant (Class A3).

  Refused Full applications 7 docs

• DC/26/71853 Granted

  21 Peveril Way Great Barr Birmingham B43 6ER

  Proposed single storey front/side/rear extension with access ramps and handrails to front and rear.

  18 Jun 2026 Householder
• DC/26/71849 Granted

  6 Diane Close Tipton DY4 0BW

  Proposed first floor side extension.

  17 Jun 2026 Householder
• DC/26/71830 Granted

  324 Halesowen Road Cradley Heath B64 7EU

  Proposed outbuilding in rear garden.

  10 Jun 2026 Householder
• DC/26/71685 Granted

  15 Walker Avenue Tividale Oldbury B69 1NR

  Proposed two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions and fenestration alterations.

  27 Apr 2026 Householder
• DC/26/71805 Granted

  88 Unett Street Smethwick B66 3SZ

  Proposed annex in rear garden.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder