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Planning in Netherton

Approved
81%
35 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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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.

Property prices in Netherton show an average sale price of £239,988, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Netherton 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 Netherton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Netherton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Netherton, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Netherton. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Netherton?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Netherton. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Netherton?
The average planning decision time near Netherton is 65 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 Netherton?
The planning approval rate near Netherton is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Netherton?
The most common type of planning application near Netherton is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Netherton?
You can search and track planning applications near Netherton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.