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370 High Street Smethwick B66 3PJ

Awaiting decision Sandwell DC/26/72023 Change of Use

Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Domestic

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Proposal

Proposed change of use from offices to 1 No. residential dwelling, raising roof height, loft conversion, front/rear dormer windows and associated works.

As published by the council, reference DC/26/72023

Application record

Reference
DC/26/72023
Type
Change of Use
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
16 Sep 2026
Ward
Soho & Victoria
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
B66 3PJ

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

  1. 14 Aug 2026

    Received by Sandwell

  2. 16 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 11 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

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DMK Designs Agent, a design practice

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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