Unitary Development Plan
In addition to the The Unitary Development Plan, which sets out the main planning policy for the Dudlley borough, we also publish planning guidance notes and supplementary planning guidance to address specific planning issues.
Under the new Planning System these will shortly be replaced by supplementary planning documents (SPD’s) within the Local Development Framework. Currently a number of these documents are subject to consultation.
At present these documents include greater information on the way specific policies of the Development Plan will be implemented as well as development / planning briefs for specific sites.
Planning Guidance Notes
These are aviailable through the links at the bottom of the page
Applications for Listed Building and Conservation Area Consent and Planning Applications in Conservation Areas. (Not available in digital form at present but can be obtained from the Planning help Desk, as per the contact details below.
Supplementary Planning Guidance
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) is non-statutory guidance which is supplementary to Unitary Development Plan (UDP) policies. Whilst SPG does not have the weight of the statutory development plan, it is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.
Dudley Council has produced a series of Planning briefs and supplementary planning guidance.
The following SPGs are also available:
Statutory and Government Information
Information is available through the Planning Portal, Government Circulars, Parliamentary Statements, Planning Policy Guidance, Regional Plans, Good Practice Guides, Minerals Guidance etc.
Planning Enquiry Form
Please use our online Planning Enquiry Form if you require an opinion as to whether you need planning permission from the Council (i.e. express planning consent) for a proposed house extension or outbuilding.
Alternatively contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
It is suggested that you read the guidance note 'Planning Permission - A Guide for Householders' before completing this form as this may give you the information you require.
