Search The Straits planning applications
13 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of The Straits · updated daily · Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Ellowes Hall Sports College, Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2JHAwaiting decisionPROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE.Full Planning PermissionReceived 6 Oct 2026P26/1334
- Baggeridge Country Park Fir Street Gospel End DUDLEY DY3 4HBAwaiting decisionErection of a rear extension to the Rangers Building and replacement of existing storage containers with a purpose-built storage buildingReceived 4 Sep 202626/00762/FUL
- Ellowes Hall Sports College, Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2JHAwaiting decisionConstruction of artificial grass football with including fencing and floodlightsFull Planning PermissionReceived 1 Sep 2026P26/0488
- 26, Milton Crescent, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 3DRAwaiting decisionGarage conversion with elevational alterationsFull Planning PermissionReceived 31 Aug 2026P26/1026
- 10, Addison Croft, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 3DTAwaiting decisionSingle storey front, side, and rear extension and part garage conversionReceived 13 Aug 2026P26/0947
Planning in The Straits
Only 7 decisions near The Straits in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Straits in the last 24 months, from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around The Straits
Postcode districts
DY3 109 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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About The Straits
The Straits is a vibrant area in the West Midlands, known for its mix of residential and commercial developments. Located near significant transport links, it offers opportunities for various planning applications, making it an attractive prospect for developers and investors looking to engage with the local community.
Property prices in The Straits 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 The Straits 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 The Straits a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around The Straits has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Straits 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 The Straits, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near The Straits.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).