281 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Proposed change of use from Retail Sale of Goods (Class E(a) to Restaurant/Cafe (Class E(b)), new shop front, extraction flue to the rear, and external alterations. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 4 Sept 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 9
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 4
Application forms 1
Other documents 1
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Important details
Public comments
No public comments yet.
7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 20 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PG-21897906
- Neighbours
- 12 Aug 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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