Planning application
Windmill House 32 Windmill Lane Smethwick B66 3LX
Works: Extension Windows or glazing Major scheme
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Proposal
Proposed change of use from former police training centre with residential quarters to 69 No. bedroom (single occupancy) co-living accommodation with ground floor infill extension, roof terrace to first floor, external render, fenestration alterations and associated works. (Revision to refused planning permission DC/25/71289)
As published by the council, reference DC/26/71997
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/71997
- Type
- Change of Use (Major)
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 6 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Soho & Victoria
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- B66 3LX
Comment by 22 September 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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6 Aug 2026
Received by Sandwell
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1 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 December 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. 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.
Who's behind it
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Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in Northampton
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28 documents on file for this application
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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.
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How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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