Gornalwood, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gornalwood, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gornalwood are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gornalwood
Gornalwood is a village and electoral ward within the Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands, England, comprising the historical areas of Upper Gornal, Lower Gornal, and Gornal Wood. Previously part of Staffordshire, Gornal became part of the West Midlands County in 1974 and is located approximately 11 miles from Birmingham. This area offers a mix of residential and historical features that may be relevant for planning applications and development inquiries.
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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: Dudley
- LSOA: Dudley 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gornalwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gornalwood.
- 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 Gornalwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Gornalwood.
- - Garden Walk Stadium, GARDEN WALK, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2NR
Erection of 37 no. dwellings with new access off Ranscombe Drive, with associated works and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - PORTHLADD, WATER ROAD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2NH
Single storey rear extension and new wall & gated entrance to front driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent 6a, Coopers Bank Road, Dudley, DY3 2PT
Erection of 1no detached dwelling and garage (amendment to extant permission P09/0186)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 8, Skylark Close, Pensnett, Dudley, DY5 4UQ
Householder Local Development Order for single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - PORTHLADD, WATER ROAD, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2NH
Erection of single storey rear extension, front porch, new detached garage to front and new boundary wall and gate.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 357, HIMLEY ROAD, DUDLEY, DY3 2PZ
Detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land adjacent to 6a, Coopers Bank Road, Dudley, DY3 2PT
Non-material minor amendment to approved application P09/0186
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 389, HIMLEY ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 2RA
Two storey rear extension and new front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-12-26
View full details - - 1, SNOWBERRY DRIVE, PENSNETT, BRIERLEY HILL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 4UH
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 60, CENTRAL DRIVE, LOWER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2QN
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of Gornalwood in West Midlands
Gornalwood is a village and electoral ward within the Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands, England, comprising the historical areas of Upper Gornal, Lower Gornal, and Gornal Wood. Previously part of Staffordshire, Gornal became part of the West Midlands County in 1974 and is located approximately 11 miles from Birmingham. This area offers a mix of residential and historical features that may be relevant for planning applications and development inquiries.
Property prices in Gornalwood 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 Gornalwood a particularly low-crime area.
Gornalwood 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 Gornalwood includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barrow Hill and Tansey Green SSSI, Turner's Hill SSSI, Fens Pools SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fens Pools. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Gornalwood
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Gornalwood. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Gornalwood.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Gornalwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gornalwood were full planning applications (15), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.