Planning application
CHRISTOPHERS HOUSE, 158, LICHFIELD ROAD, SHELFIELD, WALSALL, WS4 1PW
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Proposal
Full planning application for the change of use from (C3B Use Class) dwelling to (C2 Use Class) care home for four children aged 10-17 years.
As published by the council, reference 26/0276
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0276
- Type
- Full Application: Change of Use
- Received
- 27 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Rushall-Shelfield
- Postcode
- WS4 1PW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Apr 2026
Received by Walsall
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 June 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
11 documents on file for this application
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