5 Somerset Road West Bromwich B71 1HN

Awaiting decision DC/26/71693
Council
Sandwell
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
11 May 2026
Postcode
B71 1HN

Description

Proposed outbuilding to be used as a family office with bathroom and rear covered patio.

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Sandwell
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#109 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sandwell ranks #104 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

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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
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #104 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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