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Planning, Land and Buildings in Dudley

The purpose of the planning system is to regulate the development and use of land in the public interest. The process of applying for planning permission is generally straightforward.

Opening Times

Service Times

Planning Offices and Reception

Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.00 pm

Please note that the offices are closed at weekends and Bank Holidays
Duty-planning officer Available each day between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm to discuss planning issues and offer informal advice
Appointments with planning officers By appointment only
Site Inspections between 10.00am and 2:00pm each day


Permitted Development Enquiry Services

From the 01/01/2011 we will no longer provide the Permitted Development Enquiry Services. If you wish to receive written confirmation that any development works you intend to carry out do not require planning permission you should apply for a certificate of lawful development

Contact Planning Help Desk

Telephone: 01384 814136

Email: General Contact Form

Enquiry: Planning Enquiry Form 

Request: Request Planning Officer Appointment

Address: 3 St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HZ

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Planning

Information on planning applications, including advice on whether you require planning permission and submitting your application, including online submission, is available using the options to the right.

Alternatively please Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Building Control

Building Control deals with the regulations that apply if you are looking to make alterations to your property. We work to ensure that buildings are safe, healthy, accessible and sustainable for current and future generations. Further information is available on making an application, site inspections, dangerous structures, and unauthorised works.

Planning Policy

Planning Policy are responsible for the preparation of the Local Development Framework, and contribute towards the development of wider policy areas such as housing, the economy, transport and the environment.

Historic Environment

The Council works to conserve the locally distinctive historic character of the Borough, both within historic townships and also in the spaces between and beyond them. Further information is available on the historic environment, listed buildings, locally listed buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, conservation areas, archaeological remains, and local character and distinctiveness.

Enforcement

Planning Enforcement investigates alleged unauthorised development and breaches of planning control.

Statutorily Listed Buildings in Dudley Borough

Planning Online

View and Search for a Planning Application 

Make a Planning Application

Planning Weekly Lists

Comment on a Planning Application

Object to a Planning Application

Planning Portal  

Planning Enquiry Form

Dudley Planning Survey

Planning Links

Do I need Planning Permission?

Advice and guidance

Planning Appeals

Pre-Application Advice

Committee Information

Planning enforcement

Nature Conservation

Building Online

View and Search for a Building Control Application

Make a Building Control Application

Building Control Weekly Lists

Dudley Council’s Online Access Guide 

Building Control - Request a Site Inspection

Building Control Links

Do I Need Building Regulations Approval Site Inspections 

Unauthorised Building Work 

Guidance on Building Regulations 

Dangerous Buildings and Structures 

Fees and Charges 

Accessibility / Access Guides 

About us and feedback

Land

Land and Property List, Purchasing Council owned land or property, Land and Premises, Flooding, Local Land Charge Searches, Street Naming and Numbering and Drainage and sewerage.

Trees

Trees are an important part of our environment and the Council has the power to protect them. Further information is available on Tree Preservation Orders, Dangerous trees, Street and highway trees, Trees in Conservation Areas and High Hedges.