Planning application
WALSALL COUNTY AND FAMILY COURT, BRIDGE HOUSE, 47-55, BRIDGE STREET, WALSALL, WS1 1JQ
Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Major scheme
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Proposal
Full planning application for the proposed change of use from offices (Class E) to dwellings (Class C3) for the construction of 54 dwellings, comprising of 45 x one-bedroom apartments, 8 x two-bedroom apartments and 1 x three-bedroom apartment. The proposal also consists of rear third floor extensions, new dormer windows to the front elevation, creation of communal rooftop amenity space and fenestration works with associated refuse and cycle stores.
As published by the council, reference 25/0322
Application record
- Reference
- 25/0322
- Type
- Full Application: Major Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouses)
- Received
- 7 Apr 2025
- Ward
- St Matthews (pre May 2026 ward change)
- Postcode
- WS1 1JQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Apr 2025
Received by Walsall
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 July 2025, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
66 documents on file for this application
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