Dudley Zoo And Castle, CASTLE HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY1 4QF

Pending P26/0538 - Tree Preservation Order
Council
Date received
7 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
DY1 4QF
Type
Tree Preservation Order

Description

Cut back 2 no. Ash trees to previous reduction points

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