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Another Smethwick home could become HMO next door to one controversially approved
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Government inspector has final say on controversial Oldbury HMO plans
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Plan for one of the country's biggest HMOs opposite Smethwick primary school rejected again
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/plan-one-countrys-biggest-hmos-34754469

Developers 'comprehensively revise' HMO plan on former Smethwick police site from 76 rooms to 69
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/developers-comprehensively-revise-rejected-hmo-34551909

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

Plan for Smethwick HMO rejected after objections: A plan to convert a home into a nine-bed HMO has been thrown out by a council’s planners.
dudleynews.co.uk/news/26290457.plan-smethwick-hmo-rejected-objections/

Council rejects Smethwick HMO plan after wave of objections: Sandwell Council has rejected proposals to convert the home in Queen’s Road, Smethwick ...
expressandstar.com/news/council-rejects-smethwick-hmo-plan-after-wave-of-objections-8793957

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 ...
expressandstar.com/news/smethwick-hmo-plans-that-attracted-100-signature-petition-return-for-third-time-8760065

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 ...
expressandstar.com/news/plans-for-9-bed-hmo-on-smethwick-street-spark-fury-among-residents-8747779
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‘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 ...
expressandstar.com/news/battery-farm-hmo-in-smethwick-allowed-after-council-overruled-8543240

Sandwell Council rejects HMO over Smethwick pharmacy after 90 neighbours object: The plans were criticised for not providing enough natural light ...
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/sandwell-council-rejects-hmo-over-33792453

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 ...
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/smethwick-high-street-plagued-break-33641066

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 ...
expressandstar.com/news/property/2026/02/28/14-bed-hmo-could-be-built-above-smethwick-pharmacy-under-new-plan/

Smethwick HMO likened to 'battery farm’ could still go ahead: A move to build a new HMO branded a ‘battery farm’ that would add to a town’s ‘rat problem’ could ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/smethwick/2026/02/02/smethwick-hmo-likened-to-battery-farm-could-still-go-ahead/

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 ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/smethwick/2026/01/26/controversial-hmo-plans-for-smethwick-home-rejected-a-second-time/

Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections
expressandstar.com/news/property/2025/12/22/same-bid-to-create-overcrowded-hmo-in-smethwick-resubmitted-after-council-rejection-and-almost-100-objections/

Outraged councillors reject ‘battery farm’ HMO
halesowennews.co.uk/news/25670168.outraged-councillors-reject-battery-farm-hmo/

'We wouldn’t put battery hens in places like this!' Outraged councillors reject ‘battery farm’ HMO plan for Smethwick high street
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/smethwick/2025/11/30/we-wouldnt-put-battery-hens-in-places-like-this-outraged-councillors-reject-battery-farm-hmo-plan-for-smethwick-high-street/

'Battery farm' HMO in Smethwick thrown out over fears it will add to rat and fly-tipping horror
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/battery-farm-hmo-smethwick-thrown-32962063

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 ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/smethwick/2025/11/20/controversial-smethwick-hmo-plans-recommended-for-approval/

Hagley Road HMO blocked as ‘cramped’ rooms wouldn’t even leave enough space to eat
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/hagley-road-hmo-blocked-cramped-32804765

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