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Protected trees, high hedge complaints and TPO applications

If you currently have a planning application involving protected trees, a High Hedge complaint, or TPO application, please expect a delay with any consultation or decision. We are currently diverting all our resources into dealing with the affected trees in the Norton / Stourbridge area following wildfires. We would appreciate your patience given the unprecedented demand and will respond to matters in due course.

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Residents' briefing and updates - major wildfire in Norton, Stourbridge

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Public Inquiry – Former Youth Centre, High Street, Kingswinford, Dudley (APP/C4615/W/25/3368014)

Local Planning Authority Reference: P24/1100

A public inquiry commenced on the 14th October 2025 and was adjourned on the 16th October in respect of an appeal by Churchill Living Ltd against the refusal of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council of full planning application (P24/1100) for the demolition of the existing former youth centre and erection 49 no. retirement living apartments with associated communal facilities, vehicular access, car parking and landscaping. Provision of a new multi-use games area and children's play area to the southwest of the existing former youth centre.

Attending the event:

The inquiry was adjourned on 16th October and is set to resume on the 24th November (TBC) for two days.  You can attend this inquiry in person at Committee Room 2, Council House, Priory Road Dudley, DY1 1HF.

Core Documents and Inquiry Documents are available to view below.

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Inquiry Documents