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Planning in Wordsley

Approved
81%
34 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Dudley Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Wordsley

Postcode districts

DY6 81 applications in the last 12 monthsDY8 150 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 Wordsley

Wordsley is a suburban village located in Stourbridge, within the West Midlands, England. Situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, it lies north of the River Stour and is part of the Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Parliamentary constituency as of 2024. The village is surrounded by open countryside to the west, with Kingswinford to the north, Brierley Hill to the east, and Stourbridge to the south, making it a key area for planning applications in a diverse suburban environment.

Property prices in Wordsley show an average sale price of £250,845, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wordsley 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 Wordsley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wordsley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wordsley 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 Wordsley, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Wordsley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), full planning applications (19), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wordsley?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Wordsley. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wordsley?
The average planning decision time near Wordsley is 82 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 Wordsley?
The planning approval rate near Wordsley is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wordsley?
The most common type of planning application near Wordsley is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wordsley?
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