Planning application
42, ALEXANDRA ROAD, WALSALL, WS10 9LJ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Full planning application for change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's care home (Use Class C2) providing 24-hour care and accommodation for children.
As published by the council, reference 26/0103
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0103
- Type
- Full Application: Change of Use
- Received
- 16 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Bentley and Darlaston North (pre May 2026 ward change)
- Postcode
- WS10 9LJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Feb 2026
Received by Walsall
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 13 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. 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
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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