76 Coopers Lane Smethwick B67 7DN

Awaiting decision DC/26/71658
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
B67 7DN

Description

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for 1 No. adult (Lawful Development Certificate).

5.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#110 of 282

Sandwell is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #91 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Sandwell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #152 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #184 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #91 of 282
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #79 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
52 decided
935
Total decisions
114 refused in 2025