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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

123 live applicationsMostly Extensions (81)Updated this morning

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Scholars CloseB21

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.9 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.8 mi1 week ago7 Oct

Arden RoadB67

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 3.8m L x 2.9m H (2.9m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

0.4 mi2 weeks ago30 Sept

Old Chapel RoadB67

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.1m L x 3.5m H (3.2m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

0.7 mi2 weeks ago29 Sept

Causeway Green RoadB68

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 2 No. young people aged 5 to 17 years old (Lawful Development Certificate)

ConversionCare Home/NursingChange of Use Class

2.0 mi2 weeks ago24 Sept

Bishopton RoadB67

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion, front roof lights and rear dormer window (Lawful Development C…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

1.4 mi3 weeks ago22 Sept

Church RoadB67

Garage conversion following the demolition of an inside wall and an erection of a single storey porch (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development).

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyGarage ConversionPorch

0.5 mi3 weeks ago21 Sept

Warley RoadB68

Proposed single storey rear extension and front porch (Lawful Development Certificate)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

1.2 mi3 weeks ago21 Sept

Bearwood RoadB66

Proposed 2 no. single storey rear extensions measuring: 6.0m and 4.8m L x 4.0m H (3.0m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

0.6 mi3 weeks ago17 Sept

Grafton RoadB68

Proposed two storey rear extension.

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear Extension

2.4 mi4 weeks ago14 Sept

Messenger RoadB66

Proposed single storey side extension and loft conversion (Revision to refused planning permission DC/26/71724)

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreySide ExtensionLoft Conversion

0.4 mi4 weeks ago14 Sept

Salop RoadB68

Proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.4 mi1 month ago10 Sept

Hill Top RoadB68

Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer window.

LoftDormerLoft Conversion

1.5 mi1 month ago10 Sept

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St Annes CloseB20

Erection of two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions and installation of concrete drive and solar panels

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2.7 mi1 month ago9 Sept

Normandy RoadB20

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.7 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3.2 mi1 month ago9 Sept

Westmead DriveB68

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home for up to 2 No young people aged between 4 and 18 years old (Lawful Development Certificate).

ConversionCare Home/NursingChange of Use Class

1.6 mi1 month ago7 Sept

Forest RoadB68

Proposed single storey side/rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.2 mi1 month ago7 Sept

Pryor RoadB68

Proposed single storey rear extension and level access platform lift to rear.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.2 mi1 month ago7 Sept

Wolverhampton RoadB68

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.80m H (2.80m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.9 mi1 month ago4 Sept

Heath StreetB18

Erection of a single story side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1.2 mi1 month ago3 Sept

Albert RoadB21

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.9 mi1 month ago2 Sept

Brookfields RoadB68

Proposed demolition of existing garage and single and two storey side/rear extension.

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

1.3 mi1 month ago2 Sept

Stanhope RoadB67

Proposed single storey side extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

0.8 mi1 month ago1 Sept

Knottsall LaneB68

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.50m L x 3.30m H (3.00m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.6 mi1 month ago28 Aug

Aston LaneB20

Erection of two 6 and 5.20 metres deep single storey rear extensions. Maximum heights 4 and 3.5 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3.4 mi1 month ago28 Aug

Booth StreetB21

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 2.99 metres, eaves height 2.95 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.2 mi1 month ago28 Aug

Apsley RoadB68

Proposed single and two storey side and rear extension.

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear Extension

2.5 mi1 month ago28 Aug

Basons LaneB68

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.90m H (2.80m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.1 mi1 month ago27 Aug

Mariner AvenueB16

Erection of single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.7 mi1 month ago26 Aug

Grosvenor RoadB17

Erection of 5.75 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.50 metres, eaves height 2.80 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.2 mi1 month ago25 Aug

Abbey CrescentB68

Proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.8 mi1 month ago25 Aug

Wolverhampton RoadB68

Proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.9 mi1 month ago25 Aug

Wolverhampton RoadB68

Proposed single storey side/rear extension, first floor side extension, roof alterations and loft conversion with rear dormers.

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

1.9 mi1 month ago25 Aug

High StreetB66

Proposed change of use from offices to 1 No. residential dwelling, raising roof height, loft conversion, front/rear dormer windows and associated works.

LoftNew BuildConversionDormerLoft ConversionOffice to Residential

0.5 mi1 month ago24 Aug

Vicarage RoadB68

Proposed single storey front extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

1.3 mi1 month ago21 Aug

Brennand RoadB68

Proposed hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion and rear dormer window.

LoftDormerHip to GableLoft Conversion

2.2 mi1 month ago20 Aug

Greenfield RoadB17

Installation of dormer window to front elevation and enlargement of existing dormer window to rear elevation

LoftDormerFront Elevation ChangeRear Elevation Change

2.6 mi1 month ago20 Aug

Chestnut RoadB68

Proposed single storey front/side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2.2 mi1 month ago19 Aug

Unit R06 Goodsyard Station WayB18

Extension of existing opening hours to midnight on Friday and Saturday to Unit R06

Extension

2.0 mi1 month ago19 Aug

Castle RoadB68

Proposed first floor rear extension and outbuilding to rear garden.

ExtensionOutbuildingRear ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

2.0 mi1 month ago19 Aug

Wilton RoadB20

Erection of single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.7 mi1 month ago19 Aug

Brewers SquareB16

Erection of 3.5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.1 mi1 month ago18 Aug

Land At Western Business Park Great Western Close Winson GreenB18

Erection of 72 dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) together with associated access arrangements, parking, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and supporting works

New BuildLandscaping

1.4 mi1 month ago17 Aug

Rosefield RoadB67

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with single storey rear extension, loft conversion, roof lights to front and dormer window to rear (Lawful Develop…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

0.2 mi1 month ago17 Aug

Loxley RoadB67

Proposed change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No bedroom (6 No. person) HMO with 2 No. single storey rear extensions, loft conversion, roof lights to front and dormer window to rear (Lawful D…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

1.3 mi1 month ago17 Aug

Old College AvenueB68

Proposed single storey rear extension and part garage conversion.

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionGarage Conversion

2.1 mi1 month ago17 Aug

Monmouth RoadB67

Proposed single and two storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and outbuilding to rear.

ExtensionLoftOutbuildingTwo StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

1.8 mi1 month ago17 Aug

Darby RoadB68

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.00m L x 3.80m H (2.90m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.2 mi2 months ago14 Aug

Denewood AvenueB20

Erection of single storey side and rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.6 mi2 months ago14 Aug

Ellesboro RoadB17

AMENDED DESCRIPTION - Erection of single storey rear extension and formation of new rear patio area

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPatio/Terrace

1.8 mi2 months ago14 Aug

High StreetB66

Proposed change of use from offices to 1 No. residential dwelling, raising roof height, loft conversion, front/rear dormer windows and associated works.

LoftNew BuildConversionDormerLoft ConversionOffice to Residential

0.5 mi2 months ago14 Aug

12-month application volume

Smethwick sees between 25 and 76 planning applications per month (averaging 56); recent months are steady.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in Smethwick, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in Smethwick

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

Loft conversions

Conversions

Heritage

New builds

Outbuildings

Applications · 90d

123

vs 169 prior quarter

Approval rate

66%

32 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

81 apps

vs prior 90d

-27%

How councils in Smethwick compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Birmingham

56% of the area

Approval rate: 84%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

Render Cladding100%
Bay Window100%
Windows Doors100%

Sandwell

43% of the area

Approval rate: 86%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

External Alterations100%
Conservatory100%
Bay Window100%

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EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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