Stourbridge, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stourbridge, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · Town
Planning applications in Stourbridge are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stourbridge
Stourbridge is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, England, approximately 11 miles west of Birmingham. Nestled along the River Stour, it historically served as the heart of British glassmaking during the Industrial Revolution and is now home to a population of around 56,950, according to the 2021 UK census. Its rich industrial heritage and strategic location within the Black Country make it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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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 038A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stourbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stourbridge.
- 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 Stourbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
134 planning applications found near Stourbridge.
- - Land off Westwood Avenue, Stourbridge
Use of Land for the Siting of Field Shelter, Stable Block, Storage Structures & Containers and Ancillary Surfacing (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 40, SHENSTONE AVENUE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ET
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable roof extension with a rear dormer and 2 new rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 40, SHENSTONE AVENUE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ET
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.6m from rear wall, 2.3m to eaves and 3.4m maximum height (following demolition of existing utility)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 162, Shenstone Avenue, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3EH
Single storey rear extension (part replacement)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 39, ROMANY WAY, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3JR
Single storey side extension and access ramp to front and rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 5, PRINCES ROAD, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ED
Single storey side and front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 70, SHENSTONE AVENUE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ET
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 40, HERONDALE CRESCENT, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3LH
Single storey front and rear extensions and new front canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 8, LAVENDER LANE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3EL
Single storey rear utility room extension and side garage extension. Render to a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 55, Lavender Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 3EF
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 5.25m from rear wall, 2.45m to eaves and 3.63m maximum height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 53, HERONDALE ROAD, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3LG
Single storey side extension, single storey rear/side extension with garage conv
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - 20, LARKHILL ROAD, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3LW
Single storey side extension and retrospective erecton of boundary fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - 1, Maybank Fields, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3DW
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 8, MANOR LANE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ER
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.78m from rear wall, 2.85m to eaves and 3.00m maximum height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 1, ROSEMARY LANE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3EP
Householder local development order for a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 36, MANOR LANE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ER
Replace redundant step lift and associated building works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 6, HAZEL GROVE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3JP
Provision of ramped access to front entrance
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - 8, MANOR LANE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3ER
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.78m from rear wall, 2.85m to eaves and 3m maximum height
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 52, WHITTINGTON ROAD, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3DD
Two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions and loft conversion with rear dormers (following demolition of conservatory and garage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 20, ORWELL CLOSE, NORTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3JS
Householder Local Development Order for a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Stourbridge in West Midlands
Stourbridge is a market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the West Midlands, England, approximately 11 miles west of Birmingham. Nestled along the River Stour, it historically served as the heart of British glassmaking during the Industrial Revolution and is now home to a population of around 56,950, according to the 2021 UK census. Its rich industrial heritage and strategic location within the Black Country make it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wollaston Ridge Quarry SSSI. 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, Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Stourbridge. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Stourbridge.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Stourbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stourbridge were full planning applications (45), outline applications (11), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 72 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
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