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6 Bishopton Road Smethwick B67 5DS

Awaiting decision Sandwell DC/26/72133 Lawful Dvpt Certificate Proposed Use/Dev

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion, front roof lights and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate).

As published by the council, reference DC/26/72133

Application record

Reference
DC/26/72133
Type
Lawful Dvpt Certificate Proposed Use/Dev
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
22 Sep 2026
Validated
22 Sep 2026
Ward
Bearwood
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
B67 5DS

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2026

    Received by Sandwell

  2. 12 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 17 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 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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GD Designs Architectural Services Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Brierley Hill

Active · incorporated 2012 · Brierley Hill

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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

This application is with Sandwell for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sandwell decided lawful development applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

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