Four applications for HMOs submitted across the Black Country last month - here's where they are

Two plans were submitted to Sandwell Council in October.

Four plans for HMOs were submitted across the Black Country in October.

Last month saw plans for two properties in Sandwell to be converted into six-bed properties for multiple occupants in Smethwick and Wednesbury.

While another six-bed plan has been submitted in to Walsall Council. City of Wolverhampton Council have also seen a retrospective application for a property to continue being used as a HMO on Bright Street.

Take a look at the full list of details below:

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Planning applications

Sandwell Council

  • DC/26/72240 Proposed change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to 6 no. bedrooms HMO (Class C4) (Lawful Development Certificate) - 6 Wharfedale Street Wednesbury WS10 9AG
  • DC/26/72186 Retention of 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO, 2 No single storey rear extensions, loft conversion, front roof windows and rear dormer window (Lawful Development Certificate) - 1 Park Retreat Suffrage Street Smethwick B66 3QD

Walsall Council

  • 26/1183 Full planning application for the proposed change of use from 6 person HMO (Use Class C4) to 8 person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis) with proposed rear bike and bin store - 30 Glebe Street Walsall WS1 3NX

City of Wolverhampton Council

  • 26/01074/FUL Retrospective application for continued use as HMO C4 House in Multiple Occupation - 11 Bright Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 4AT

Other councils in areas covered by the Express & Star and Shropshire Star did not receive any newly submitted applications for HMOs last month.

To comment on an application, visit your local authority website and search the reference number.

For the latest planning applications and public notices in your area, visit the Public Notices Portal.

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