209-211A Queens Road Smethwick B67 6NX Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71465 - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Proposed part change of use of ground floor and first floor from retail and offices to residential, two storey rear and first floor side extensions creating 14 No. bedroom HMO and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

17 Feb 2026

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Validated

20 Feb 2026

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Consultation

25 Feb 2026

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Refused

16 Apr 2026

Appeal

Not lodged

Refused on 16 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 114

Consultation & comments 96

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Important details

Council: Sandwell
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: B67 6NX
Received: 17 Feb 2026
Validated: 20 Feb 2026
Ward: Bristnall
Case officer: Track to view
Target decision: 17 Apr 2026
Decision: Refuse permission
Decision date: 16 Apr 2026
Decision level: Delegated Decision
Applicant: Track to view
Agent: Concept Architectural Design Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14708331
Neighbours: 25 Feb 2026
Site notice: 26 Feb 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved

236 Queens Road Smethwick B67 6PF

Proposed first floor extension for storage, fenestration alterations and relocation of ex…

DC/25/70603 23 Jun 2025

2025 Approved

9, 17, 23, 33, 39, 41, 43 Blackthorne Road Smethwick B67 6PX

Proposed external wall insulation and render.

DC/25/70170 12 Feb 2025

2023 Refused

366 Thimblemill Road Smethwick B67 6PU

Proposed single storey building at rear for Financial and professional services.

DC/23/68249 19 Jul 2023

2020 Approved

33 Albright Road Oldbury B68 9NQ

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.90m H (2.90m to eaves)

PD/20/01478 7 Aug 2020

2018 Refused

240 Queens Road Smethwick B67 6PF

Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission DC/14/57714 to extend opening ti…

DC/18/62086 24 Sep 2018

2018 Approved

360 - 362 Thimblemill Road Smethwick B67 6PU

Retention of garage to rear.

DC/18/61458 21 Mar 2018

2016 Approved

31 Albright Road Oldbury B68 9NQ

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.5m L x 3.6m H (2.6m to eaves)

PD/16/00578 16 Aug 2016

2016 Approved

45 Blackthorne Road Smethwick B67 6PY

Proposed single storey rear extension : measuring 5m L x 4m H (3m to eaves).

PD/16/00537 14 Jun 2016

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

209-211A Queens Road Smethwick B67 6NX Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 114

Decision & officer reports 2

Statements & assessments 7

Plans & drawings 6

Application forms 2