18 Lemox Road West Bromwich B70 0QT Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71715 - Change of Use Approved
Change of use

Proposal

Retention of use as residential home for up to two children (Class C2). (Amendment to planning application ). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 May 2026
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Consultation
1 Jun 2026
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Validated
2 Jun 2026
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Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 3

PDF GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Decision · 24 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF OFFICER DECISION NOTES Officer Notes · 24 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Application Form · 5 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF SUPPORTING STATEMENT. Other · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PUBLIC HEALTH - AIR POLLUTION & NOISE COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG EXEMPTION STATEMENT Other · 18 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF PARKING PLAN Drawing · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 5 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND/FIRST FLOOR PLANS Drawing · 5 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF WEST MIDLANDS POLICE COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
B70 0QT
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Hill Top
Case officer
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Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Grant Permission Subject to Conditions
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14908399
Neighbours
1 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

7 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Proposed discharge of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission DC/24/69105.
DOC/24/00749
2024 Approved
Proposed change of use from residential (Class C3) to residential home for up to three ch…
DC/24/69105
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
27 Ardav Road West Bromwich B70 0RA
Proposed front/side extension.
DC/22/66769
2019 Approved
40 Lemox Road West Bromwich B70 0QT
Retention of pitched roof over existing front extension.
DC/19/62912
2016 Approved
34 Ardav Road West Bromwich B70 0RA
Retention of single storey side extension and boundary walls.
DC/16/59748
2016 Approved
1 Lemox Road West Bromwich B70 0QT
Retention of pitched roof to single storey rear extension - (revised application DC/16/59…
DC/16/59648
2016 Refused
1 Lemox Road West Bromwich B70 0QT
Retention of pitched roof to single storey rear extension.
DC/16/59304
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings