Planning permission in Dudley

In the last 12 months, 89.2% of home project applications were approved in Dudley (370 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 57 days).

Across all application types, 84.8% of 3,957 applications decided since May 2023 were approved. Based on Dudley's public planning register. Data last updated: 26 May 2026.

5,350Total applications

3,957Decided

84.8%Approval rate (of decided)

3,356 Approved+601 Refused+192 Withdrawn+228 Pending+973 Outcome not determined=5,350 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	2,156	1,788	368	82.9%
Protected tree works (TPO)	436	302	134	69.3%
Discharging planning conditions	253	249	4	98.4%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	241	241	0	no refusals recorded
Local Development Order	193	192	1	99.5%
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	185	171	14	92.4%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	123	99	24	80.5%
Advertisement Consent	116	91	25	78.4%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	54	54	0	no refusals recorded
Tree works in a conservation area	42	40	2	95.2%
Phone masts and telecoms	35	28	7	80.0%
Listed Building Consent	29	25	4	86.2%
Prior Notification - PN3MA - COU from Commercial/Business/Services to dwellings	26	22	4	84.6%
Other*	68	54	14	mixed types

Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Certificate of lawfulness (existing use): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Prior Notification - PN14J - Renewable Energy (19), Prior Notification PN11B - Demolition (11), Outline Planning (10), Prior Notification - PN3G COU to mixed use (8), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (6), Prior Notification - PN3M - A1, A2 betting office to C3 (3), Prior Notification - PNAA - Upward House Extensions (3), Planning In Principle (2), Prior Notification - PN6A - Extension to Agricultural Building (2), EIA Screening/Scoping Opinion (1), Variation/Discharge S.106 (1), Determination of Conditions - Minerals (1), Prior Notification - PN20AA - New dwelling houses on detached bldgs-commercial (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	120	104	86.7%
Q4 2023	309	264	85.4%
Q1 2024	329	285	86.6%
Q2 2024	385	334	86.8%
Q3 2024	381	319	83.7%
Q4 2024	337	279	82.8%
Q1 2025	296	237	80.1%
Q2 2025	358	305	85.2%
Q3 2025	335	280	83.6%
Q4 2025	285	252	88.4%
Q1 2026	360	290	80.6%
Q2 2026	224	192	85.7%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 381 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 77.6% in St. James's Ward to 92.0% in Norton Ward, a gap of 14.4 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Wollaston and Stourbridge Town Ward	202	174	28	86.1%
Norton Ward	201	185	16	92.0%
Kingswinford North and Wall Heath Ward	185	163	22	88.1%
St. Thomas's Ward	181	147	34	81.2%
Halesowen South Ward	181	160	21	88.4%
Pedmore and Stourbridge East Ward	172	142	30	82.6%
Sedgley Ward	171	135	36	78.9%
Brierley Hill Ward	156	131	25	84.0%
Kingswinford South Ward	155	133	22	85.8%
St. James's Ward	152	118	34	77.6%
Castle and Priory Ward	151	131	20	86.8%
Halesowen North Ward	144	114	30	79.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Dudley?

In the last 12 months, 89.2% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Dudley, based on 370 decided applications. Across all application types, 84.8% of 3,957 applications decided since May 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Dudley?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Dudley in the last 12 months was 57 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Dudley?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Dudley?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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