152 High Street West Bromwich B70 6JJ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/71614 - Change of Use Approved
Change of useCommercial & major worksShopfronts

Proposal

Proposed division of ground floor unit into 5 No. units and change of use from leisure (Class E(d)) to Class E commercial, business and service: (Class E(b)) (Class E(c ii)) (Class E(c iii) with shop fronts and external alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Mar 2026
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Validated
17 Apr 2026
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Consultation
17 Apr 2026
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Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Documents 13

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF GRANT PERMISSION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Decision · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF CHANGE OF USE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Application Form · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF BNG COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PUBLIC HEALTH - AIR POLLUTION & NOISE COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 7

PDF EXISTING FRONT/SIDE ELEVATIONS PLAN Drawing · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION PLAN Drawing · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING REAR ELEVATION PLAN Drawing · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT/SIDE ELEVATIONS PLAN Drawing · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF HIGHWAYS COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING POLICY COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sandwell
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
B70 6JJ
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
West Bromwich Central
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
Grant Permission Subject to Conditions
Decision date
10 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
BPN Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14820030
Neighbours
17 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
121A High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed new shop front and roller shutter to front.
DC/25/71243
2025 Approved
BT Hub Adjacent 121A High Street West Bromwich
Proposed two digital 75 inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the proposed Street…
DC/25/6949A
2025 Approved
BT Hub Adjacent 121A High Street West Bromwich
Proposed 1 No. BT Street Hub unit.
DC/25/70900
2025
Metro Court 152 High Street West Bromwich B70 6JJ
Proposed division of ground floor unit into 3 No. units and change of use from leisure (C…
DC/25/70516
2024 Approved
Network West Midland Bus Shelter Adjacent 144 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed double-sided digital display.
DC/24/6908A
2024 Approved
121B High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed new shop front with roller shutter.
DC/24/69060
2023 Approved
121B High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed change of use from office to dry cleaners.
DC/23/68616
2023 Approved
131 High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed loft conversion and second floor front extension to create 2 No. self-contained…
DC/23/68470
2023 Approved
129 High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed first floor rear extension and replacement roof with dormer to rear to create 4…
DC/23/67883
2021 Approved
Vodafone Telecommunication Mast 23109 West Plaza 144 High Street West Bromwich B70 6JJ
Proposed rooftop telecommunications upgrade: removal of existing 4 No. VF Antennas to be…
PD/21/01683
2020
131 High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed shop front and canopy, and single and two storey rear extension to create office…
DC/20/65008
2020
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Retrospective change of use from offices to C3 residential use pursuant to Prior Approval…
DC/20/64835
2020 Approved
Terry Duffy House 1 Thomas Street West Bromwich B70 6NT
Proposed change of use from business/office to education centre use for Sandwell College.
PD/20/01458
2020 Approved
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed change of use to a virtual reality simulator play area with bar/restaurant and n…
DC/20/64250
2020 Approved
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed illuminated fascia sign.
DC/20/6689A
2020
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Retention change of use from offices to C3 residential use (Lawful Development Certificat…
DC/20/64247
2019 Approved
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed change of use of roof top plant room to 2. No 2 bedroom apartments, raising the…
DC/19/63347
2019 Refused
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed change of use of existing car park to 2 No. retail units with external alteratio…
DC/19/63337
2018 Approved
Flirts 140A High Street West Bromwich B70 6JJ
Retention of use of roof top garden as sunbathing/seating/social area, with screening fen…
DC/18/62479
2018 Withdrawn
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed change of use from offices to 45 No. 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
PD/18/01035
2018 Approved
117 High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY
Proposed change of use of the first floor to 2 No. two bedroom apartments.
PD/18/00913
2016 Approved
Metro Court 150 High Street West Bromwich
Proposed part change of use of undercroft car park to create restaurant.
DC/16/60071
2016 Approved
Centro Bus Shelter 305783 Adjacent 125 High Street West Bromwich
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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