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FORMER GJF FABRICATIONS, LICHFIELD ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WS8 6HR

Status unknown Walsall 26/0008 Full Application: Major Use Class E(g) (Office, R&D, Industrial)

Works: Windows or glazing Major scheme

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Proposal

Full planning application for the retrospective subdivision of existing Blocks B,C,D,E,F,G, H and J to create 27 new units under a flexiable B2/B8 use class and the insertion of new windows, doors, cladding and shutters including rear ramp.

As published by the council, reference 26/0008

Application record

Reference
26/0008
Type
Full Application: Major Use Class E(g) (Office, R&D, Industrial)
Received
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Brownhills
Postcode
WS8 6HR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jul 2026

    Received by Walsall

  2. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 16 October 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Walsall took a median of 77 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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24 documents on file for this application

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