Adjacent Victoria Park Lodge High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71472 - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Proposed single storey modular building with associated entrance steps & ramp. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
18 Feb 2026
✓
Validated
14 Apr 2026
✓
Consultation
16 Apr 2026
✗
Refused
19 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 19 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Documents 19

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF REFUSE PERMISSION Decision · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF FULL APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Application Form · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 4

PDF BNG PHOTOS Photo · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOS Other · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Report · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Other · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 9

PDF EXISTING LOCATION AND SITE PLAN OS Extract · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ELEVATIONS PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ELEVATIONS PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED LOCATION AND SITE PLAN OS Extract · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SIDE ELEVATIONS PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ELEVATIONS IN CONTEXT PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED MAIN ELEVATIONS IN CONTEXT PLAN Drawing · 26 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF CONSERVATION OFFICER COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SPORT ENGLAND COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF DOCUMENT REGISTER Other · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DOCUMENT REGISTER Other · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Other new applications on this street

277 - 279 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ

Proposed discharge of condition 3 of planning permission DC/25/70359.

DOC/26/01039 - 25 Jun 2026

322 High Street Smethwick B66 3PD

Proposed change of use from existing 6 No. bedroom (6 person) HMO to 8 No. bedro...

DC/26/71832 - 10 Jun 2026

72 - 78 High Street Smethwick B66 1DS

Proposed change of use from retail/storage of ground floor rear and first floor ...

DC/26/71433 - 9 Feb 2026

22 High Street Smethwick B66 1DX

Proposed single storey front and side extension to existing ground floor retail ...

DC/26/71430 - 6 Feb 2026

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19 The Uplands Smethwick B67 6EG

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 4.00m H (3.00m to eav...

PD/26/03284 - 8 Jul 2026

78 Edgbaston Road Smethwick B66 4LF

Proposed single storey rear extension.

DC/26/71887 - 1 Jul 2026

277 - 279 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ

Proposed discharge of condition 3 of planning permission DC/25/70359.

DOC/26/01039 - 25 Jun 2026

183 Rosefield Road Smethwick B67 6DY

Proposed two storey side and rear extension and raising of roof height.

DC/26/71865 - 23 Jun 2026

322 High Street Smethwick B66 3PD

Proposed change of use from existing 6 No. bedroom (6 person) HMO to 8 No. bedro...

DC/26/71832 - 10 Jun 2026

29 Highfield Road Smethwick B67 6AP

Retention of external wall insulation and render to front/side/rear.

DC/26/71764 - 19 May 2026

Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
B66 3NJ
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Ward
Soho & Victoria
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse permission
Decision date
19 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mark Bryant Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14711510
Neighbours
16 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
277 - 279 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Proposed change of use at ground floor rear and first floor from residential to 11 No. be…
DC/25/70359
2025
236 High Street Smethwick B66 3NL
Proposed change of use from social club to residential children's home for up to 6 No. yo…
DC/25/70871
2024 Approved
Bus Shelter 307212 Outside 253 High Street Smethwick
Proposed double sided digital display.
DC/24/6910A
2024 Approved
Network West Midland Bus Shelter Adjacent 264 High Street Smethwick
Proposed double-sided digital bus shelter display.
DC/24/6902A
2020 Approved
Land High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Proposed 20m Phase 8 Telecommunications Monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and assoc…
DC/20/64379
2019 Approved
271 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Proposed change of use from shop to cafe/restaurant (A3 use).
DC/19/63349
2019 Withdrawn
13 Firs Lane Smethwick B67 6AF
Retention of change of use from hair and beauty training facility (Class A1) to residenti…
DC/19/63727
2019 Approved
263 - 267 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Retention of a second ATM.
DC/19/63499
2019 Approved
263 - 267 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Retention of integral illumination and screen to the ATM fascia, internally illuminated F…
DC/19/6650A
2019 Approved
Sandwell MBC Adult And Community Services St Pauls Office 253 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Discharge of condition 3a of planning permission DC/18/62345.
DOC/19/00068
2018 Approved
Principal Court Firs Lane Smethwick
Retention of 3m high perimeter wall to side and proposed new metal railings on top of exi…
DC/18/62366
2018 Approved
253 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Proposed change of use from former council offices to a day centre (class D1) and ancilla…
DC/18/62345
2018 Approved
270 - 272 High Street Smethwick B66 3NL
Retention of non-illuminated ATM signage.
DC/18/6575A
2018 Refused
270 - 272 High Street Smethwick B66 3NL
Retention of a free standing ATM.
DC/18/61941
2018 Approved
268A High Street Smethwick B66 3NL
Retention of 9 bed HMO at first floor.
DC/18/61418
2018 Approved
Smethwick Council House 297 High Street Smethwick B66 3NT
Proposed removal and replacement of roof slates.
DC/18/61506
2016 Approved
281 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ
Proposed single and two storey rear extensions.
DC/16/59121
2016 Approved
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Smethwick Council House 297 High Street Smethwick B66 3NT
Proposed repair works to terracotta elements of facade to include the replacement of some…
DC/16/59162
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings