Darby End, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darby End, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Darby End are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Darby End
Netherton, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, is situated just 2 miles south of Dudley. Historically part of Worcestershire, this town is nestled in the Black Country and is flanked by nature reserves to the east and west, while an industrial area and the Dudley Southern By-Pass lie to the north. This unique positioning offers a blend of natural and industrial landscapes, making it a notable area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £239,988 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Stourbridge
- LSOA: Dudley 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darby End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darby End.
- 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 Darby End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Darby End.
- - Telecommunications Mast Fronting Disused Works Coxs Lane Cradley Heath
Proposed 20m high telecommunications slimline monopole supporting 6 No. antennas, 2 No. transmission dishes, 3 No. equipment cabinets and ancillary development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 57, NORTHFIELD ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9JD
Erection of 1No. Industrial Unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 30, Bramble Close, Cradley Heath, B64 5QQ
Front bay window extension with canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 85 Denby Way Cradley Heath B64 5RF
Proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Westley Plastics Limited Gawne Lane Cradley Heath B64 5QY
Proposed storage building to side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 18, MOUSESWEET CLOSE, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9JU
Householder local development order for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 41 Denby Way Cradley Heath B64 5RF
Proposed conservatory to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-08-15
View full details - - 16 Allsops Close Rowley Regis B65 8JB
Proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 8A, BELPER ROW, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9LP
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with associated works (resubmission of withd
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 10 Linton Road Cradley Heath B64 5NR
Proposed two storey and first floor side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2021-10-25
View full details - - Land To The Front Of DP Profiles Limited Unisant Trading Estate Powke Lane Cradley Heath B64 5PX
Proposed telecommunication 20m monopole supporting 6 No. antennas and 2 No. transmission dishes, 4 No. equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - - 38, Fieldfare Close, Cradley Heath, B64 5QH.
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension (foll
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - 16 Cornfield Road Rowley Regis B65 8HL
Proposed lift to front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2020-03-02
View full details - - 39, FIELDFARE CLOSE, CRADLEY HEATH, B64 5QH
Two storey side, first floor side and single storey rear extension. Garage conve
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2019-11-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The White Lion Cafe 1 White Lion Court Coxs Lane Cradley Heath B64 5QT
Proposed retail unit with office accommodation over.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2018-09-18
View full details - - 7 Linton Road Cradley Heath B64 5NR
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2018-02-27
View full details - - 27, BRAMBLE CLOSE, CRADLEY HEATH, B64 5QQ
Two storey side extension (following demolition of existing garage) - Resubmissi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2018-01-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Former White Lion Inn Powke Lane Cradley Heath B64 5QT
Proposed retail unit with apartment above and associated parking.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2017-10-17
View full details - - 50 Cornfield Road Rowley Regis B65 8HL
Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.95m L x 3.00m H (3.00m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2017-07-14
View full details - - 50 Cornfield Road Rowley Regis B65 8HL
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sandwell | Date: 2017-07-14
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A brief summary of Darby End in West Midlands
Netherton, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, is situated just 2 miles south of Dudley. Historically part of Worcestershire, this town is nestled in the Black Country and is flanked by nature reserves to the east and west, while an industrial area and the Dudley Southern By-Pass lie to the north. This unique positioning offers a blend of natural and industrial landscapes, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Property prices in Darby End show an average sale price of £239,988, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Darby End a particularly low-crime area.
Darby End has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Windmill End, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Darby End 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.
Planning Activity in Darby End
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Darby End. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Darby End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Darby End were full planning applications (17), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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