Netherton, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Netherton, West Midlands.
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Planning applications in Netherton are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Netherton
Netherton, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, is a town in the West Midlands, just 2 miles south of Dudley. Historically part of Worcestershire, Netherton is situated within the Black Country and is surrounded by nature reserves to the east and west, with an industrial area and the Dudley Southern By-Pass to the north, making it a unique area for potential development and 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 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Netherton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Netherton.
- 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 Netherton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Netherton.
- - 104, BAPTIST END ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9DJ
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 49, HALESOWEN ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9QD
Change of use of existing building to Offices (Use Class E(c)(ii)) for use by communications company.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 12, RECREATION STREET, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9EU
Householder Local Development Order for a two storey rear extension and single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Former Arley Court and Compton Court, Swan Street, Netherton, DY2 9EG
Non material minor amendment to approved application P21/2267
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 42, CLARENCE ROAD, DUDLEY, DY2 8EL
Householder Local Development Order for a two storey side extension and a single
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 17, HALESOWEN ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 9QD
Prior Notification under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (GPDO) 2015 as
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Netherton in West Midlands
Netherton, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, is a town in the West Midlands, just 2 miles south of Dudley. Historically part of Worcestershire, Netherton is situated within the Black Country and is surrounded by nature reserves to the east and west, with an industrial area and the Dudley Southern By-Pass to the north, making it a unique area for potential development and planning applications.
Property prices in Netherton 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 Netherton a particularly low-crime area.
Netherton 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Netherton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brewin's Canal Section SSSI, Doulton's Claypit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Netherton 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 Netherton
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Netherton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Netherton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Netherton were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
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