How many planning applications has Redditch Borough Council received?

Redditch Borough Council received 471 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Redditch Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Redditch Borough Council takes an average of 53 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Redditch Borough Council?

Redditch Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Redditch Borough Council?

To object to a Redditch Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Redditch Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Redditch Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Redditch Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Redditch Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 76 appeals were lodged against Redditch Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 37% success rate.

Redditch Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Redditch Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Redditch Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Redditch Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Redditch Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Redditch Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: West Midlands

About Redditch Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Sharon Harvey (Labour), since 19 May 2025

Chair: Joanna Kane (Labour), since 19 May 2024

Chief Executive: John Leach, since 2025

Seats: 27 seats (term: | voting_system1 =)

Founded: | leader1_type = Mayor

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Labour (18), Conservative (5), Green (1), Independent (3)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Redditch Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Redditch Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Redditch Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £326,722 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
LSOA: Wyre Forest 005A

Crime Statistics

41 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 26
shoplifting: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
drugs: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Redditch Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Redditch Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Redditch Borough Council

709 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Redditch Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Redditch Borough Council.

Stanford Bridge (River Teme)
Oak Cottage (Dowles Brook)
Stourton (River Stour)
Bewdley (River Severn)
Puxton (River Stour)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Trimpley Reservoir LVL

A brief summary of Redditch Borough Council

Redditch Borough Council serves as the local authority for Redditch, a non-metropolitan district in Worcestershire, England, known for its borough status. For those researching planning applications in the area, the council plays a crucial role in managing local development and regulatory processes. The council was established in | leader1_type = Mayor. The council is currently led by Sharon Harvey (Labour). The council comprises 27 seats seats, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The average property sale price in the Redditch Borough Council area is £326,722, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Redditch Borough Council area recorded 41 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Redditch Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Redditch Borough Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wyre Forest SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 709 towns and villages, including Bewdley, Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Evesham, Great Malvern and Kidderminster. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Redditch Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Redditch Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Redditch Borough Council area. Unlike the official Redditch Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Redditch Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Redditch Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 471 planning applications Redditch Borough Council received. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Redditch Borough Council.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Redditch Borough Council were outline applications (161), tree works (126), full planning applications (62).

In terms of development scale, 20 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 440 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

76 planning appeals were lodged against Redditch Borough Council decisions, of which 24 were allowed and 41 were dismissed (37% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 298 applications
Refused: 21 applications
Withdrawn: 9 applications
Awaiting decision: 143 applications

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