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House prices in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council: average £232,196, +3.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,329 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.
How long does Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 72 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council?
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council approves 79% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 474 appeals were lodged against Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, commonly referred to as Dudley Council, serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, England. Established as a borough in the thirteenth century and reformed multiple times, the council has operated as a metropolitan borough council since 1974, delivering a wide range of local government services. Additionally, Dudley Council has been part of the West Midlands Combined Authority since 2016, enhancing regional collaboration and planning efforts. The council is currently led by Patrick Harley (Conservative), who has held the position since 16 May 2019. Balvinder Heran serves as Chief Executive since 1 October 2024. The council comprises 72 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 69 towns and villages, including Brierley Hill, Coseley, Dudley, Halesowen, Sedgley and Stourbridge. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,329 planning applications. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (601), tree works (137), amendments (121). 16 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

474 planning appeals were lodged against Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 146 were allowed and 257 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.