Dudley, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dudley, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
About Dudley
Dudley is a market town located in the West Midlands, approximately 6 miles southeast of Wolverhampton and 8 miles northwest of Birmingham. Historically part of Worcestershire, it serves as the administrative centre for the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, which has a population of around 312,900. Known as the capital of the Black Country, Dudley is a key area for planning applications and developments in the region, with a population of 79,379 recorded in the 2011 census.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £224,037 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dudley
- LSOA: Dudley 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dudley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dudley.
- 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 Dudley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Dudley.
- - 28, RUSSELL STREET, DUDLEY, DY1 2AS
Front entrance alteration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 69, WELLINGTON ROAD, DUDLEY, DY1 1UH
Conversion of first floor storeroom to 1 No. two bedroom flat (Use Class C3) and
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 108 &110 Himley Road, Dudley, DY1 2QQ
Increase of both 108 and 110 Himley Road from 10 bed HMO to 11 Bed HMO (22 rooms in total) with external alterations including new windows and Juliette balcony at the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 74, GRANGE ROAD, DUDLEY, DY1 2AW
Display of 2no fascia signs with individual halo illuminated letters.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - 44, OSPREY DRIVE, DUDLEY, DY1 2JS
Householder Local Development Order for single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 14, EDWARD STREET, DUDLEY, DY1 2AE
Change of use from C3 to C2 to provide childrens care home
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Dudley in West Midlands
Dudley is a market town located in the West Midlands, approximately 6 miles southeast of Wolverhampton and 8 miles northwest of Birmingham. Historically part of Worcestershire, it serves as the administrative centre for the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, which has a population of around 312,900. Known as the capital of the Black Country, Dudley is a key area for planning applications and developments in the region, with a population of 79,379 recorded in the 2011 census.
Property prices in Dudley show an average sale price of £224,037, 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 Dudley a particularly low-crime area.
Dudley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Dudley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wren's Nest SSSI. 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, Dudley 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 Dudley
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Dudley. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Dudley.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Dudley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dudley were full planning applications (16), outline applications (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.