588 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71586 - Change of Use Withdrawn

Proposal

Retrospective change of use from retail to motorbike sales and repairs. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Mar 2026
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Validated
14 Apr 2026
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Consultation
14 Apr 2026
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Withdrawn
13 May 2026

Withdrawn on 13 May 2026 · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Application Form · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT Other · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF EXISTING FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS/LOCATION & BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HIGHWAYS COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 29 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF WITHDRAWN EMAIL Other · 13 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
B66 4BW
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Ward
Bearwood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jun 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
13 May 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Show

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
14 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Discharge of conditions 3 and 6 of planning permissions DC/18/61847 and DC/19/63030.
DOC/19/00114
2019 Approved
Pursuant to planning application DC/18/61847 proposed single storey rear extension to pro…
DC/19/63030
2018 Refused
Proposed change of use and refurbishment of first and second floors to accommodate a Hous…
DC/18/61847
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
Complete Dental 621 - 623 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed three storey rear extension, loft conversion with creation of second floor to re…
DC/25/71319
2025 Approved
616A Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Proposed change of use from HMO to supported living for 8 No. vulnerable adults (Lawful D…
DC/25/70845
2025
570 - 572 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BS
Demolition of existing building and proposed 3 storey building comprising of 1 No. commer…
DC/25/71048
2025 Approved
31 Anderson Road Smethwick B66 4AR
Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to HMO for up to 6no. residents and rear…
DC/25/70584
2025 Approved
31 Anderson Road Smethwick B66 4AR
Proposed single storey rear extension.
DC/25/70256
2024 Approved
607A Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BJ
Extension of operating hours of home delivery and ancillary take-away service to existing…
DC/24/69855
2024 Refused
570 - 572 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BS
Proposed 2 No. externally illuminated fascia signs.
DC/24/6903A
2023 Approved
West Bromwich Building Society 617 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. externally illuminated projec…
DC/23/6862A
2023 Approved
576-578 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Proposed change of use of part-ground floor, first and second floors and two-storey rear…
DC/23/68252
2023 Approved
27 Anderson Road Smethwick B66 4AR
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.50m H (2.25m to eaves)
PD/23/02503
2023 Refused
616 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Pursuant to planning applications DC/20/64484, DC/22/66692 and DC/23/67938, proposed thre…
DC/23/68408
2023
Telecommunications Mast SWL23322 Corner Bearwood Road Adkins Lane Smethwick
Proposed 15m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 3 no. equipment cabinets…
PD/23/02474
2022 Approved
602 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Retention of automated teller machine (ATM).
DC/22/67443
2022 Approved
602 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Retention of 1 No. non-illuminated surround sign and 1 No. non-illuminated logo panel sig…
DC/22/6813A
2022 Approved
578 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Proposed 2 No. condensers to rear of shop.
DC/22/67037
2022 Approved
578 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Proposed change of use from food shop to cake shop (Lawful Development Certificate).
DC/22/67026
2022
612 - 614 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Proposed change of use of first/second floor offices to 2 No. 4 bedroom flats.
PD/22/02164
2022 Approved
618 - 620 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Pursuant to planning application DC/18/61477 proposed change of use and refurbishment of…
DC/22/66744
2022 Approved
618 - 620 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Pursuant to planning application DC/18/61477 proposed partial change of use of ground flo…
DC/22/66701
2022 Approved
598 - 600 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BW
Demolition of rear extension, proposed change of use and refurbishment of first and secon…
DC/22/66708
2017 Approved
637 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed first floor rear extension, loft conversion with dormer window to rear, roof lig…
DC/17/60234
2016 Approved
495 Hagley Road Smethwick B66 4AX
Retention of storage building/summerhouse at rear.
DC/16/60033
2017 Approved
639 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed rear dormer window.
DC/17/60162
2016 Approved
Welcome To Sandwell Sign Bearwood Road Smethwick
Proposed non illuminated welcome sign incorporating an advertising board.
DC/16/6360A
2016 Approved
643 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed change of use to cafe.
PD/16/00565
Sandwell
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#149 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Sandwell ranks #131 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sandwell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #198 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #223 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #131 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #92 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
44 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
46 decided
909
Total decisions
124 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings