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Planning in Lye

Approved
69%
22 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Lye

Postcode districts

DY9 196 applications in the last 12 monthsDY5 71 applications in the last 12 monthsB63 108 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Lye

Lye, situated in the Dudley district of the West Midlands, England, lies just 2 miles east of Stourbridge and shares borders with Pedmore and Wollescote. This town is an important area for planning applications, given its proximity to nearby urban centres and its evolving local infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,346. It sits within the Dudley district.

Property prices in Lye show an average sale price of £250,845, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lye area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Lye has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lye 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 Lye, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near Lye. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (9), amendments (5).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lye?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Lye. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lye?
The average planning decision time near Lye is 79 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 Lye?
The planning approval rate near Lye is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lye?
The most common type of planning application near Lye is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lye?
You can search and track planning applications near Lye on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.