5 Birmingham Street Oldbury B69 4DT

Awaiting decision DC/26/71457
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
B69 4DT

Description

Proposed refurbishment of building including removal of internal suspended ceiling, installation of stud walls/internal lining, new foundation pad, removal of internal columns and fenestration alterations to ground floor rear with blocking up of existing doorways and 2 No. new relocated doorways, demolition of courtyard wall to rear with new wall to support existing rear roller shutter. Fenestration alterations to first floor front with new timber sash windows and refurbishment of existing first floor rear windows and shop front (Listed Building Consent)

Sandwell
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#113 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

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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