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141 in the last 90 days61 in the last 3026 in the last 1489% approveddecisions typically take 54 days

Source: Worcester City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 211 · received or decided in the last 90 days

29 Flat 1 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3NH
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (noise insulation), 6 (waste pipes) and 7 (materials) of planning permission 22/01019/FUL
PendingDischarge of ConditionsReceived 23 Oct 202626/00974/DOC
Worcester Royal Hospital, Elgar Unit Newtown Road Worcester WR5 1JG
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Ecology) of planning permission 26/00543/FUL
PendingDischarge of ConditionsReceived 23 Oct 202626/00972/DOC
Former swimming pool Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1PX
Approval of details reserved by condiions 11 ( Bon collection),16 (EV charger),17 (Remediation report) ,21 (Archaeology) ,22 (Ecology) ,23 (Telecoms) and 24 (Boundary Treatment) of planning approval
PendingDischarge of ConditionsReceived 23 Oct 202626/00969/DOC
Harrington Court 93 Lowesmoor Worcester WR1 2SA
Replace the existing timber cladding with a rainscreen cladding system
PendingFull planning permissionReceived 22 Oct 202626/00971/FUL
34 Sidbury Worcester WR1 2HZ
Listed building consent for a non illuminated signage to the front elevation of extension, opaque signage on glass window panels.
PendingListed Building ConsentReceived 21 Oct 202626/00968/LB

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Worcester City Council received?

Worcester City Council received 587 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Worcester City Council take to decide applications?

Worcester City Council takes an average of 54 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 Worcester City Council?

Worcester City Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Worcester City Council?

Submit your representation to Worcester City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Worcester City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Worcester City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Worcester City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 198 appeals were lodged against Worcester City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Worcester City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Worcester City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Worcester City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Worcester City Council serves as the local authority for Worcester in Worcestershire, England, and has roots dating back to medieval times. Since 1974, it has functioned as a non-metropolitan district council, currently comprising 35 councillors elected from 15 wards. The council, headquartered at Worcester Guildhall, has been under no overall control since 2022 and is now led by a Labour minority administration following the 2024 election, making it a key player in local planning applications and governance. The council was established in |house_type = Non-metropolitan district. The council is currently led by Lynn Denham (Labour), who has held the position since 14 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 27 towns and villages, including Worcester. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Worcester City Council received 587 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (159), tree works (107), discharge of conditions (75). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

198 planning appeals were lodged against Worcester City Council decisions, of which 51 were allowed and 111 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Worcester City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Worcester City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.