66 Three Shires Oak Road Smethwick B67 5BU
Pending
DC/26/71565
Description
Retrospective change of use from retail to 1 No. self-contained apartment, single storey front and rear extensions and associated works.
Sandwell
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#113 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Sandwell ranks #107 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) 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, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #156 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #191 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #107 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #80 of 292
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
Nearby applications
Flat 609 Bearwood Road Smethwick B66 4BL
Proposed loft conversion, rear dormer window and rooflights to front.
43 Willow Avenue Birmingham B17 8HP
Erection of detached outbuilding to rear
49 Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5LG
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.00m H (2.40 to eave...
5 Norman Road Smethwick
Proposed demolition of existing shop and construction of 2 No. shops at ground f...