How long do planning decisions take near Dordale?

The average planning decision time near Dordale is 62 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 Dordale?

The planning approval rate near Dordale is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dordale?

The most common type of planning application near Dordale is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dordale?

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Dordale, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dordale, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,075 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bromsgrove
Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
LSOA: Bromsgrove 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dordale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dordale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Dordale.

- Apple Cottage Dordale Road Bournheath Worcestershire DY9 0BA
Barn (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Apple Cottage Dordale Road Bournheath Worcestershire DY9 0BA
Detached Home Office (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Dordale in Worcestershire

Dordale is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Dordale show an average sale price of £320,075, 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 Dordale a particularly low-crime area.

Dordale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dodford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Dordale includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Feckenham Forest SSSI, Little Royal Farm Pastures SSSI, Hurst Farm Pasture SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dordale 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 Dordale

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Dordale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dordale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Dordale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dordale were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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