Change of use applications in Sandwell

There were 97 change of use applications in Sandwell in the last 12 months. 18 involve HMOs. Of the 59 decided so far, 48 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71936

20 Elderberry Close Walsall WS5 4SX

Proposed change of use from single family home (Class C3(a)) to a residential home for up to four adults (Class C3(b)) (Lawful Development Certificate...

Lawful Dvpt Certificate Proposed Use/Dev Sandwell
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71948

27 Parkhill Road Smethwick B67 6AS

Proposed change of use from dwelling to 6 person HMO (Lawful Development Certificate).

Lawful Dvpt Certificate Proposed Use/Dev Sandwell
1 Sept 2026 Pending DC/26/71900

Bays 1 And 2 Unit 3 Coxs Lane Cradley Heath B64 5QT

Retrospective change of use from general industrial (Class B2) to storage, sorting, baling, shredding, granulating and transfer of non-hazardous waste...

Change of Use (Major) Sandwell
1 Sept 2026 Pending DC/26/71997

Windmill House 32 Windmill Lane Smethwick B66 3LX

Proposed change of use from former police training centre with residential quarters to 69 No. bedroom (single occupancy) co-living accommodation with ...

Change of Use (Major) Sandwell
27 Aug 2026 Pending DC/26/71999

68 Kingsway Oldbury B68 0PZ

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 2 No. self-contained apartments.

Change of Use Sandwell
18 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71926

Crown Inn 97 Station Road Cradley Heath B64 6NT

Proposed demolition of existing public house and proposed convenience retail unit (Use Class E (a)).

Full Application Sandwell
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71889

281 High Street Smethwick B66 3NJ

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 externa...

Change of Use Sandwell
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71893

20 Bradley Street Tipton DY4 7TA

Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (ClassC3(a)) to a residential home for up to three children (Class C2).

Change of Use Sandwell
1 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71862

238 Duchess Parade High Street West Bromwich B70 7QG

Proposed change of use from Betting Shop (Sui Generis) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) and new shopfront.

Change of Use Sandwell
31 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71880

163 Great Bridge Street West Bromwich B70 0DJ

Proposed change of use of a vehicle repair shop (Class B2) to a MOT centre (Sui Generis).

Change of Use Sandwell
31 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71787

Halfway House 75 Old Meeting Street West Bromwich B70 9SR

Proposed alteration of public house at ground floor approved flat 3 to a retail unit (Class e (a, b, c, e)), first floor rear extension with rear dorm...

Full Application Sandwell
31 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71874

33 Defford Drive Oldbury B68 9RH

Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a residential home for up to two residents (Class C2).

Change of Use Sandwell
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71858

18 Ripon Drive West Bromwich B71 2JP

Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential home for up to two children (Class C2) (Lawful Development Certificate).

Lawful Dvpt Certificate Proposed Use/Dev Sandwell
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71868

100 Wheatsheaf Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1SJ

Proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to residential home for up to two children (Class C2) (Lawful Development Certificate).

Lawful Dvpt Certificate Proposed Use/Dev Sandwell
24 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71712

Land At Former 175 - 177 Princess Parade High Street West Bromwich

Proposed change of use to temporary food outlet for 3 years with associated parking and boundary treatment.

Change of Use Sandwell
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71818

21 Wilderness Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 7RT

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 2 No. young people aged between 6-17 years old and garage conversi...

Change of Use Sandwell
25 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71770

5 Park Corner 53 Walsall Street Wednesbury WS10 9HA

Continued use as 13 No. bedroom (13 No. person) HMO.

Change of Use (Major) Sandwell
23 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71859

Unit 5 To 6 Church Lane Industrial Estate Church Lane West Bromwich B71 1AR

Proposed change of use from storage or distribtion (Class B8) to indoor sports facility (Class E(d)).

Change of Use Sandwell
18 Jun 2026 Approved DC/26/71701

131 High Street West Bromwich B70 6NY

Proposed new shop front with canopy. three storey rear extension to create 4 no. 1 bed apartments and external alterations.

Full Application Sandwell
18 Jun 2026 Approved DC/26/71793

124 Cheshire Road Smethwick B67 6DW

Proposed change of use from 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO to 7 No. bedroom (7 No. person) HMO, single storey rear extension, 2 No. basement light w...

Change of Use Sandwell
16 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/71779

6 Hollies Drive Wednesbury WS10 9EQ

Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a residential home for up to two children (Class C2).

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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