13 Devonshire Road Smethwick B67 7NW Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71872 - Change of Use Refused

Proposal

Conversion of part of the existing dwellinghouse to form 1 self-contained studio flat, with associated internal alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Consultation
28 Jul 2026
Refused
20 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 20 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
B67 7NW
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
St Pauls
Case officer
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Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Refuse permission
Decision date
20 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15036520
Neighbours
28 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
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