70, HIGHFIELDS ROAD, COSELEY, BILSTON, WV14 0SF
Pending
P26/0209 - Lawful Development Certificate
Description
Lawful development certificate for an existing driveway
6.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#61 of 282
Dudley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #48 out of 282. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).
Dudley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #224 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #193 of 282
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #48 of 282
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #38 of 282
61%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
54 decided
740
Total decisions
124 refused in 2025