215 Walsall Road & 4 -10 Charlemont Road West Bromwich B71 3HS Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71343 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Proposed single storey front/side extension and subdivision of existing retail unit (Class E) at ground floor into two Class E units, first floor extension with dormer to rear to create two x 1 bed flats with roof lights at 215 Walsall Road. Proposed single storey side extension and sub division of retail unit to two units Class E units at ground floor, re-designing of existing two x flats at first floor, with first floor extension to create and additional flat, replacement of flat roof to sloping roof, and roof lights at 4-10 Charlemont Road. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Consultation
16 Jul 2026
Approved
31 Jul 2026

Approved on 31 Jul 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

Documents 28

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Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
B71 3HS
Received
7 Jan 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Ward
Charlemont & Grove Vale
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
Grant Permission Subject to Conditions
Decision date
31 Jul 2026
Decision level
Committee Decision

Public comments

4comments received
3 objecting1 neutral

75% object · below the UK average of 76%

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14529176
Neighbours
16 Jul 2026
Committee
29 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Sandwell
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#149 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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