Quarry Bank, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Quarry Bank, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Quarry Bank
Quarry Bank, located in the Dudley district of the West Midlands, is a vibrant village characterized by its majority of independent shops and cafes. This unique mix of local businesses contributes to the community's charm and may influence planning applications aimed at preserving or enhancing the area's distinct character.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,919 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dudley
- LSOA: Dudley 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Quarry Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Quarry Bank.
- 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 Quarry Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Quarry Bank.
- - 12, Hearth Close, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0ER
Crown reduction 1 Willow by up to 2.5 metres (radial spread)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 51A, HIGH STREET, QUARRY BANK, BRIERLEY HILL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 2AA
ERECTION OF A SINGLE DWELLING UNIT AND PROVISION OF ASSOCIATED AMENITY SPACE AND PARKING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 79, VICTORIA ROAD, QUARRY BANK, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1DB
Extension to 79 Victoria Road to create 1no. dwelling with alterations to existi
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Garage Site Adjacent to, 15, Belle Vue Road, Quarry Bank, DY5 1AD
Discharge of Condition 16 (Ecology Protection)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 130, HEATH ROAD, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY2 0AS
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 51A, HIGH STREET, QUARRY BANK, BRIERLEY HILL, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 2AA
Erection of 1 no. dwelling with associated works, amenity area and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 1, WOODLAND AVENUE, QUARRY BANK, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1EH
Dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Quarry Bank in West Midlands
Quarry Bank, located in the Dudley district of the West Midlands, is a vibrant village characterized by its majority of independent shops and cafes. This unique mix of local businesses contributes to the community's charm and may influence planning applications aimed at preserving or enhancing the area's distinct character.
Property prices in Quarry Bank show an average sale price of £244,919, 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 Quarry Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Quarry Bank 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 Quarry Bank includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brewin's Canal Section SSSI, Doulton's Claypit SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Quarry Bank 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 Quarry Bank
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Quarry Bank. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Quarry Bank.
The average decision period of 74 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 Quarry Bank were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.