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Planning in Brierley Hill

Approved
81%
17 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brierley Hill in the last 24 months, from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Brierley Hill

Brierley Hill, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, is a town known for its rich industrial heritage, particularly in glass and steel manufacturing. Situated just 3 miles south of Dudley and 1 mile north of Stourbridge, it had a population of 13,935 as of the 2011 census. The town has evolved significantly since the decline of its manufacturing base, with the former Round Oak Steelworks site transformed into the Merry Hill Shopping Centre. Designated as the Strategic Town Centre of Dudley Borough since 2008, Brierley Hill is an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Brierley Hill show an average sale price of £252,621, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brierley Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brierley Hill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brierley Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Brierley Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Brierley Hill. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), amendments (4), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brierley Hill?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Brierley Hill. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brierley Hill?
The average planning decision time near Brierley Hill is 72 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 Brierley Hill?
The planning approval rate near Brierley Hill is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brierley Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Brierley Hill is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brierley Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Brierley Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.