Plans revealed to build 14-room HMO above Smethwick pharmacy:

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Credibility C

Feb 28

14-bed HMO could be built above Smethwick pharmacy under new plan: A new HMO could be built above a Smethwick pharmacy according to plans submitted to Sandwell ...

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Credibility C

Oct 13

Plan for one of the country's biggest HMOs opposite Smethwick primary school rejected again

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Oct 09

Another Smethwick home could become HMO next door to one controversially approved

birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/developers-comprehensively-revise-rejected-hmo-34551909

Sep 02

Developers 'comprehensively revise' HMO plan on former Smethwick police site from 76 rooms to 69

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Manchester Evening News

Aug 16

New HMO and hotel among latest developments planned in Greater Manchester: Here are the latest developments around the region.

expressandstar.com/news/planned-crackdown-on-hmos-in-sandwell-means-officers-will-no-longer-make-decisions-8823938

Jul 28

Proposed crackdown on HMO applications in Sandwell means planning officers no longer make decisions

expressandstar.com/news/council-rejects-smethwick-hmo-plan-after-wave-of-objections-8793957

Jul 13

Council rejects Smethwick HMO plan after wave of objections: Sandwell Council has rejected proposals to convert the home in Queen’s Road, Smethwick ...

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Jun 25

Smethwick HMO plans that attracted 100-signature petition return for third time: The application has been rejected by planners at Sandwell Council twice in two ...

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expressandstar.com/news/plans-for-9-bed-hmo-on-smethwick-street-spark-fury-among-residents-8747779

Jun 20

Plans for 9-bed HMO on Smethwick street spark fury among residents: The planning application, which is under consultation until next week, has recieved 37 ...

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May 15

‘Battery farm’ HMO in Smethwick allowed after council overruled: Sandwell Council’s planning committee rejected a move to open the 11-bed house of multiple ...

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Apr 18

Sandwell Council rejects HMO over Smethwick pharmacy after 90 neighbours object: The plans were criticised for not providing enough natural light ...

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Mar 23

Smethwick High Street plagued by break-ins and fly-tipping as HMO decision looms: Business owners in Smethwick say they continue to face break-ins ...

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Jan 26

Controversial HMO plans for Smethwick home rejected a second time: A move to turn a Smethwick home into an HMO has been rejected for a second time by council ...

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Dec 19 25

Plans for five-bed Smethwick HMO for 14 people redrawn after ‘cramped’ criticism: A move to convert part of a shop into a HMO has been redrawn after previous ...

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Dec 06 25

Outraged councillors reject ‘battery farm’ HMO

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Nov 30 25

'We wouldn’t put battery hens in places like this!' Outraged councillors reject ‘battery farm’ HMO plan for Smethwick high street

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Nov 28 25

'Battery farm' HMO in Smethwick thrown out over fears it will add to rat and fly-tipping horror

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Nov 20 25

Controversial Smethwick HMO plans recommended for approval: A plan to build a new HMO in Smethwick's High Street should be approved, according to a ...

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Nov 04 25

Hagley Road HMO blocked as ‘cramped’ rooms wouldn’t even leave enough space to eat