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Planning in Short Cross

Approved
68%
40 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Dudley Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Short Cross

Postcode districts

B63 108 applications in the last 12 monthsB62 136 applications in the last 12 monthsB64 57 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 Short Cross

Short Cross is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Short Cross 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 Short Cross a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Short Cross has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Short Cross 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Short Cross, 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, 69 planning applications were submitted near Short Cross. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), amendments (7), outline applications (6).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Short Cross?
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Short Cross. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Short Cross?
The average planning decision time near Short Cross is 83 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 Short Cross?
The planning approval rate near Short Cross is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Short Cross?
The most common type of planning application near Short Cross is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Short Cross?
You can search and track planning applications near Short Cross on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.