Old Swinford, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Swinford, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Swinford are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Swinford
Old Swinford is a notable area located south of Stourbridge's town centre, within the Dudley district of the West Midlands, England. Its proximity to Stourbridge makes it a key location for planning applications, with potential for residential and commercial developments in this vibrant community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,845 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Stourbridge
- LSOA: Dudley 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Swinford.
- 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 Old Swinford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Old Swinford.
- - OLD SWINFORD HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HEATH LANE, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 1QX
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed extension to provide new reception area and changing rooms to replace existing storage buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - ELMFIELD SCHOOL, LOVE LANE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 2EA
Fell 1 no. Cedar Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 11, CROFTERS CLOSE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1NU
Remove 2 Holly trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 15, PRIORY ROAD, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HG
Single storey rear extension; first floor extension over garage and canopy to frontage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - OAK COURT, IBSTOCK DRIVE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1NW
Pollard 1 Sycamore tree at approximately 1.5m from ground level, (so the finishing cut is below cavity) Tag No – 11285 Works - pollard at approximately 1.5m from ground level, (so the finishing cut is
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 27, CORSER STREET, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2DE
Demolition of existing extension and erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 21, CHIMES, RECTORY ROAD, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HA
Lawful Development Certificate to establish the existing use of 21 Rectory Road ‘Chimes’ as a single dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 67, LOVE LANE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2DZ
Single side storey infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - OLD SWINFORD HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HEATH LANE, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 1QX
Prune back 1 Sycamore tree to provide approx. 2-3 metres clearance to building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 43, CORSER STREET, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2DE
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Matching Materials) of approved planning application P25/0559 to allow changes to windows and their design.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 86A, HAGLEY ROAD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1QU
Proposed loft conversion including installation of new rear dormer window and change of use from flat above shop to 4 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 19, FARLANDS ROAD, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2DD
Notification of proposed tree works in a Conservation Area to undertake various tree works: T1 - Acer - Reduce size, increase clearance from window and reshape crown by way of a reduction of up to 2ft
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 15, PRIORY ROAD, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HG
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 4m from rear wall, 2.9m to eaves and 2.9 maximum height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 23, CASTLE GROVE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HH
Loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 26, CASTLE GROVE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HH
Single storey rear / side wraparound extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 23, CASTLE GROVE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HH
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 39, CASTLE GROVE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HH
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 1, RECTORY CLOSE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2HD
Raise crown of 1 no. Beech tree by up to 8m and remove deadwood
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - THE DOWN, 9, FARLANDS DRIVE, OLDSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 2DY
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 68, HAGLEY ROAD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1QT
Sycamore T14 & Lime T15 in the garden of 68/68A Hagley Road to remove epicormic
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Old Swinford in West Midlands
Old Swinford is a notable area located south of Stourbridge's town centre, within the Dudley district of the West Midlands, England. Its proximity to Stourbridge makes it a key location for planning applications, with potential for residential and commercial developments in this vibrant community.
Property prices in Old Swinford show an average sale price of £250,845, 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 Old Swinford a particularly low-crime area.
Old Swinford 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Swinford 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 Old Swinford
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Old Swinford. Of these, 47% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Old Swinford.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Old Swinford were full planning applications (31), tree works (14), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
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