OLD SWINFORD HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HEATH LANE, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 1QX

Pending P26/0482 - Lawful Development Certificate
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
DY8 1QX
Type
Lawful Development Certificate

Description

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed extension to provide new reception

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