Dudley in the West Midlands includes Dudley, Stourbridge, and Brierley Hill. Known for its industrial history, Black Country heritage, and castles, about 18% of the borough is Green Belt. Planning balances urban growth with protection of surrounding countryside.
In the last year Dudley decided 780 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 82% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 67% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Dudley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
18.0% of Dudley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Dudley covers wooded farmland and village settings near Sedgley and Gornal, sensitive to urban sprawl.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Dudley in the West Midlands includes Dudley, Stourbridge, and Brierley Hill. Known for its industrial history, Black Country heritage, and castles, about 18% of the borough is Green Belt. Planning balances urban growth with protection of surrounding countryside.
In the last year Dudley decided 780 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 82% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 67% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Dudley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
18.0% of Dudley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Dudley covers wooded farmland and village settings near Sedgley and Gornal, sensitive to urban sprawl.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
