Wordsley, West Midlands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wordsley, West Midlands.
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Planning applications in Wordsley are administered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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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: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- LSOA: Dudley 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wordsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wordsley.
- 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 Wordsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Wordsley.
- - 69, STREAM ROAD, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 9NX
Crown raise low branch over pavement from 1 no. Pine tree to 3.2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 28, Ashley Close, Kingswinford, DY6 9SX
Extension to existing front dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 32A, COT LANE, KINGSWINFORD, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5PR
Prune 1 Holm Oak tree back to previous pruning points of 1-1.5 metres and removal of epicormic growth.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 12, Ingatestone Drive, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5PT
Fell 1 Silver Birch tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 17, Barnett Close, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 9PW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 1, RENFREW CLOSE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5EL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 17, Hilldene Road, Kingswinford, DY6 9SR
Householder Local Development Order for a single storey rear and side extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 68, COT LANE, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 9TY
Single storey front and two storey front extensions. Elevational changes to incl
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 7, BARNETT STREET, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5QL
Erection of 1no detached dwelling and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 47, QUEEN STREET, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5QW
Lawful development certificate for a proposed detached double garage (following
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 10, LAWNSWOOD AVENUE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5LP
Crown reduce 1 Lime tree by 2 metres
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 26, HIGHCROFT AVENUE, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5LX
Porch door to be changed into a bay window, first floor dormer to rear to allow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - MAYBANK HOUSE, 3, HOPE STREET, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5QB
Lawful development certificate for the proposed use as a children's care home
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dudley | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 73, STREAM ROAD, KINGSWINFORD
Installation of 3 No. fan gas cooler, 3 No. floor mounted AC units, 1.1m high ar
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 149, MOUNT PLEASANT, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 9SS
Single storey side and rear extension (following demolition of existing rear ele
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 7, BARNETT STREET, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5QL
Erection of 1no. dwelling alongside existing dwelling and 1no. bungalow at rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 17, FAIRLAWN DRIVE, KINGSWINFORD, DY6 9PE
New raised patio and steps to rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - BELLE VUE PRIMARY SCHOOL, LAWNSWOOD ROAD, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 5BZ
Replacement of existing windows and doors on KS1 Classroom Block
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Dudley | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Wordsley in West Midlands
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wordsley a particularly low-crime area.
Wordsley 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 Wordsley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Wordsley
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Wordsley. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Wordsley.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wordsley were tree works (22), full planning applications (18), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
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