244 - 246 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71522 - Change of Use Approved
Change of useShopfronts

Proposal

Proposed change of use of fast food restaurant (Class E) to a bingo premises (sui generis) on ground floor and Tanning Salon (Class E) on the first floor, with smoking shelter to side and new shop front. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Mar 2026
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Validated
23 Mar 2026
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Consultation
23 Mar 2026
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Approved
15 May 2026

Approved on 15 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 17

Decision & officer reports 3

PDF GRANT PERMISSION Decision · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER DECISION NOTES Officer Notes · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Application Form · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 5

PDF BNG COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PUBLIC HEATH - AIR POLLUTION & NOISE COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PUBLIC HEALTH - AIR POLLUTION & NOISE COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG EXEMPTION STATEMENT Other · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF COVERING LETTER & PLANNING STATEMENT Correspondence · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 7

PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED SITE PLAN OS Extract · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FLOOR PLANS Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ELEVATIONS Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SHOP FRONT PLAN Drawing · 12 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF CIL FORM 1: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Other · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF STREETVIEW IMAGES Photo · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
B70 7QG
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
West Bromwich Central
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Woods Whur

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14750688
Neighbours
23 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
Nationwide 265 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Retention of replacement signs - 1 No. Internally-illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. non-illu…
DC/23/6866A
2022 Approved
Pavement To The Side Of Admiral Casino Cascade House 267 - 269 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed 2 no. digital 75" LCD display screens on each side of the Street Hub unit.
DC/22/6798A
2022 Approved
Pavement To The Side Of Admiral Casino Cascade House 267 - 269 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Removal of 1 no. existing BT kiosk and proposed 1 no. BT Street Hub.
DC/22/67390
2022 Approved
240 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed external alterations to front.
DC/22/67299
2022 Approved
240 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated hangin…
DC/22/6791A
2021 Approved
252 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich
Proposed nine storey mixed use development comprising of 1 No. retail unit at ground floo…
DC/21/65798
2020 Approved
Santander UK Plc 230 - 232 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QB
Proposed shop front.
DC/20/63925
2020 Approved
Nationwide Building Society 265 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed new internally-illuminated ATM surround.
DC/20/6679A
2020 Approved
Nationwide Building Society 265 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed reposition of existing ATM Machine.
DC/20/63944
2019 Approved
Nationwide Building Society 265 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. internally-illuminated fascia sign., 1…
DC/19/6648A
2018 Approved
252 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Demolition of existing pub and creation of mixed-use development comprising of 39 No. apa…
DC/18/61831
2018 Approved
267 - 269 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed 2 No. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. double sided projecting sign and…
DC/18/6568A
2018 Approved
267 - 269 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed new shopfront to front elevation, and new shopfront with access to side elevatio…
DC/18/61810
2018 Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Limited 244 - 246 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed installation of 1 No. digital matrix sign above entrance door.
DC/18/6530A
2017 Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Limited 244 - 246 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed replacement of internally-illuminated hanging sign.
DC/17/6521A
2017 Approved
Santander UK Plc 230 - 232 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QB
Proposed installation of 1 No. internally illuminated 46" digital merchandising TV.
DC/17/6487A
2017 Approved
McDonalds Restaurant 244 - 246 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed replacement of existing signage with 1 No internally-illuminated fascia sign, 1…
DC/17/6461A
2017 Approved
McDonalds Restaurant 244 - 246 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed minor refurbishment of shop front to include a new sliding entrance door.
DC/17/60504
2017 Approved
The Goose 277 High Street West Bromwich B70 8ND
Proposed 2 no. illuminated fascia signs, 1 illuminated nameboard, 2 no. illuminated hangi…
DC/17/6458A
2024 Approved
252 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich
Proposed discharge of conditions 3a, 4, 5, 6a, 8a, 9a and 10a of planning permission DC/2…
DOC/24/00778
2024 Approved
103 - 108 Kings Square West Bromwich B70 7NN
Non-material amendment for planning permission DC/23/68118.
NMA/24/00217
2023 Approved
103 - 108 Kings Square West Bromwich B70 7NN
Proposed part change of use of ground floor retail units (Use Class Ea) to new indoor mar…
DC/23/68118
2022 Approved
236 & 236A Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG
Proposed conversion of first floor from retail to 4 No. HMO rooms and external staircase…
DC/22/67005
2022 Refused
263 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Discharge of condition 3a of planning permission DC/21/65971.
DOC/22/00422
2021 Approved
263 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7LX
Proposed change of use to takeaway and installation of ventilation/extraction.
DC/21/65971
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