Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust Farley House 76 Vicarage Road Oldbury B68 8HT

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Sandwell

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 77 Vicarage Road Oldbury B68 8HT

  DC/19/63580 Submitted 25 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension to create additional 1 No. studio flat.

  Refused Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Adjacent ATC Vicarage Road Oldbury

  DC/20/64378 Submitted 19 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Subsequent to planning application DC/18/61426, proposed first floor extension and alterations to approved garage block to create office space.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• Land Adjacent ATC Vicarage Road Oldbury

  DOC/21/00314 Submitted 25 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of planning permission DC/20/64856.

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• The Merrivale Vicarage Road Oldbury B68 8HT

  DC/23/68819 Submitted 2 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of former public house and construction of two storey mixed-use building comprising of one retail unit, six apartments, new access to residential parking area on Thornwood Close and associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 65 docs
  Several homes

• Vodafone And O2 Telecommunication Mast 48273 And 81509 Dog Kennel Lane Oldbury

  DC/20/64125 Submitted 19 Mar 2020 100 yards away

  Proposed installation of a 20m high column supporting 6 No. antennas, 2 No. 300mm microwave dishes and the installation of 1 No. equipment cabinet.

  Granted Telecoms 25 docs

• 8 Vicarage Street Oldbury B68 8HQ

  PD/20/01545 Submitted 15 Sep 2020 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 2.650m H (2.650m to eaves)

  Decided Prior approval Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/71864 Granted

  Richards CCTV Great Western Street Wednesbury WS10 7LL

  Proposed new first floor windows to west elevation.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71565 Granted

  66 Three Shires Oak Road Smethwick B67 5BU

  Retrospective change of use from retail to 1 No. self-contained apartment, single storey front and rear extensions and associated works.

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71957 Refused

  65C Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5LG

  Proposed single storey rear extension and replacement of existing flat roof at rear to pitched roof.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71947 Refused

  18 Talbot Road Smethwick B66 4DT

  Proposed change of use from a six bedroom (six occupant) HMO (Class C4) to a six bedroom (eight occupant) HMO (Sui Generis).

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/71435 Granted

  195 Princess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QZ

  Proposed first floor and second floor extensions with two front dormer windows to create six studio flats and one one-bedroom flat; and subdivision of the ground floor into two separate retail units.

  Received 9 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications