Builders Yard Adjacent 13 Claremont Road Smethwick B66 4JZ

Awaiting decision DC/26/71603
Council
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
B66 4JZ

Description

Proposed change of use of ground floor from workshop to self contained studio, raising of rear roof, with bay window to front, and window to rear.

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