How long do planning decisions take near Amblecote?

The average planning decision time near Amblecote is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Amblecote?

The planning approval rate near Amblecote is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Amblecote?

The most common type of planning application near Amblecote is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Amblecote?

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Amblecote, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Amblecote, West Midlands.

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About Amblecote

Amblecote is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, England, and features in the historic Domesday Book. Situated just north of Stourbridge, it lies at the southwestern edge of the West Midlands conurbation. Traditionally part of the parish of Oldswinford, Amblecote was administered separately due to its location in Staffordshire, and it shares borders with Audnam, Quarry Bank, and Wollaston, making it an area of interest for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dudley
Parliamentary constituency: Stourbridge
LSOA: Dudley 035C

Crime Statistics

185 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 81
shoplifting: 39
burglary: 14
criminal-damage-arson: 9
vehicle-crime: 9
other-theft: 8
public-order: 8
possession-of-weapons: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 4
other-crime: 4
bicycle-theft: 1
drugs: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Amblecote.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Amblecote.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Amblecote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Amblecote.

- AMENITY SPACE OPPOSITE 1 TO 8, CAMEO DRIVE, AMBLECOTE
Erection of two storey office building with associated works and carpark.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-06
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- THE GLASSHOUSE COLLEGE, WOLLASTON ROAD, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4HF
Listed Building Consent for the proposed replacement concrete hardstanding with block paving.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-19
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- THE GLASSHOUSE COLLEGE, WOLLASTON ROAD, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4HF
Listed Building consent for replacement of felt roof with new corrugated insulated cladding and glazed roof, removal of modern internal partitions, formation of new internal partitions, formation of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 12, Apley Road, Wollaston, DY8 4PA
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 4.08m from rear wall, 2.90m to eaves and 3.96m maximum height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 19, AUDNAM, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4AJ
Conversion of the ground & lower ground floors to create 3 no. residential apart
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-02-25
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- FARADAY HOUSE, KING WILLIAM STREET, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4HD
Prior approval under schedule 2 part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (GPDO)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-11-20
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- 14, WENTWORTH ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4SD
Householder Local Development Order for a single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-05-17
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- 11, Wyre Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4PD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-08-23
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- TESCO EXPRESS, THE CRYSTAL CENTRE, AUDNAM, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4AJ
Display 3 no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 3 no. non-illuminated fascia
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Amblecote in West Midlands

Property prices in Amblecote show an average sale price of £303,715, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Amblecote area recorded 185 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Amblecote has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Stourbridge Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Amblecote

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Amblecote. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Amblecote.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Amblecote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Amblecote were full planning applications (14), amendments (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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