Wollaston, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wollaston, West Midlands.
West Midlands · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wollaston are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wollaston
Wollaston is a village located on the outskirts of Stourbridge in the West Midlands, England. Situated to the south-west of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, it lies approximately one mile west of Stourbridge town centre, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 13,092
District: Dudley
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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 041B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wollaston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wollaston.
- 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 Wollaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Wollaston.
- - SANDWOOD, WOLLASTON COURT, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4SQ
Single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 3, COBDEN STREET, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3RU
NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED TREE WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA TO FELL 1NO. MULTI-STEMMED LEYLAND CYPRESS - (× CUPROCYPARIS LEYLANDII)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 189, BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3PB
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 5.58m from rear wall, 2.10m to eaves and 3.40m maximum height (following demolition of existing rear extensio
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 104, MERIDEN AVENUE, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4QR
Two storey extension to side and rear and front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1, RAVENSCROFT, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4SH
Crown reduce 1 Oak tree from bungalow side by 2m, remove any rubbing, damaged or dead branches.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 18, GREGORY ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3NF
Single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing bathroom)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 54, LADY GREYS WALK, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3RG
Non material minor amendment to approved application P25/0039
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 37, Lady Grey's Walk, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3RF
Ground floor & lower ground floor extension with external alterations (following
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 4, Palfrey Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 3RB
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 76, BRIDGNORTH ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 3PA
Dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 24, GREGORY ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3NF
Householder Local Development Order for a two storey side and single storey side
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 24, GREGORY ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3NF
Single storey front extension, new front porch and canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 8, PALFREY ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 3RB
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-01-21
View full details - - 54, LADY GREYS WALK, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3RG
Two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension (following demoliti
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - THE RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, GREGORY ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3NF
Existing fencing and gates to be replaced by high security fencing and gates up
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - OAKWOOD, HIGH PARK AVENUE, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3NJ
Conversion of existing house into 3 no. dwellings with two storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 16A, GLADSTONE ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3PE
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use into a class C2
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 46, Park Road West, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 3NQ
Householder Local Development Order for a single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-08-13
View full details - - 44, PARK ROAD, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3QX
Single storey rear and two storey rear extension (following part demolition of existing garage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 31, FAIRFIELD RISE, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 3PQ
Lawful development certificate for an existing single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-07-29
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A brief summary of Wollaston in West Midlands
Wollaston is a village located on the outskirts of Stourbridge in the West Midlands, England. Situated to the south-west of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, it lies approximately one mile west of Stourbridge town centre, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,092. It sits within the Dudley district.
Property prices in Wollaston 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 Wollaston a particularly low-crime area.
Wollaston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Stourbridge Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wollaston 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, Wollaston 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 Wollaston
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Wollaston. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wollaston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wollaston were full planning applications (27), amendments (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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