Upper Gornal, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Gornal, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
About Upper Gornal
Upper Gornal is a village located within the Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands, England. This area includes the historical villages of Upper Gornal, Lower Gornal, and Gornal Wood, and was part of Staffordshire until the formation of the West Midlands County in 1974. Situated approximately 11 miles from Birmingham, Upper Gornal presents a unique blend of historical charm and community, making it relevant for planning applications and development considerations in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £224,037 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dudley
- LSOA: Dudley 008B
Crime Statistics
190 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 84
- criminal-damage-arson: 24
- vehicle-crime: 22
- public-order: 12
- shoplifting: 9
- anti-social-behaviour: 8
- drugs: 8
- burglary: 7
- other-crime: 6
- other-theft: 5
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- robbery: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Gornal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Gornal.
- 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 Upper Gornal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Upper Gornal.
- - UPPER GORNAL PENSIONERS CLUB, KENT STREET, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 1UU
Change of use from Social and Recreational Centre (Use Class F2) to Restaurant with ancillary Takeaway (Use Class E(b)) with external alterations and installation of external extraction equipment to r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 72, ROSEMARY CRESCENT, WOODSETTON, DUDLEY, DY1 3RS
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 20, VALLEY ROAD, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 1TT
Lawful Development Certification for a proposed front porch, single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormer, elevational
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 10, HIGHGATE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 1UT
Householder Local Development Order for single storey side & rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 49A, KENT STREET, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 1UZ
Change of use to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) and installation of extraction flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - SPILLS MEADOW INN, KENT STREET, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 1UU
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning approval P23/1549 to vary the list of approved drawing numbers due to addition of external fire escape
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - FORMER BOWLING GREEN TO THE Gornal & Sed, LAND ADJACENT TO 73 HILL STREET, DUDLEY, DY3 2DE
Erection of 10 one-bedroom residential apartments with associated parking, access and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 1, THE ARCADE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2DA
Alterations to shop front to include new doors and roller shutters, install oven
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 7, NETHERGATE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 1XW
Lawful development certificate for the proposed change of use from a residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 9, THE ARCADE, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 2DA
Change of use from retail shop (Class E) to Micro bar (Sui Generis)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 27-33, CLARENCE STREET, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY, DY3 1UL
Outline application for the erection of 2 no. dwellings (access and appearance to be considered)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 27-33, CLARENCE STREET, UPPER GORNAL, DUDLEY., DY3 1UL
Outline application for the erection of 3 no. dwellings (access and appearance t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 16, Downfield Drive, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1SQ
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Upper Gornal in West Midlands
Upper Gornal is a village located within the Dudley Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands, England. This area includes the historical villages of Upper Gornal, Lower Gornal, and Gornal Wood, and was part of Staffordshire until the formation of the West Midlands County in 1974. Situated approximately 11 miles from Birmingham, Upper Gornal presents a unique blend of historical charm and community, making it relevant for planning applications and development considerations in the region.
Property prices in Upper Gornal show an average sale price of £224,037, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Upper Gornal area recorded 190 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upper Gornal 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 Upper Gornal includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wren's Nest 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.
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Planning Activity in Upper Gornal
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Upper Gornal. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Upper Gornal.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Upper Gornal slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Gornal were full planning applications (15), tree works (4), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.