How many planning applications has Worcestershire County Council received?

Worcestershire County Council received 20 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 100%.

How long does Worcestershire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Worcestershire County Council takes an average of 33 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 Worcestershire County Council?

Worcestershire County Council approves 100% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Worcestershire County Council?

To object to a Worcestershire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Worcestershire County 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 Worcestershire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Worcestershire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Worcestershire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 28 appeals were lodged against Worcestershire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 20% success rate.

Worcestershire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Worcestershire County Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: West Midlands

About Worcestershire County Council

Governance

Leader: Jo Monk (Reform UK), since 22 May 2025

Chair: Louis Stephen (Green), since 22 May 2025

Chief Executive: Paul Robinson, since March 2018

Seats: 57 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: 1889

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Reform UK (26), Conservative (12), Green (8), Liberal Democrats (7), Labour (2), Independent (2)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Worcestershire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Worcestershire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Worcestershire County 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: £309,177 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 035E

Crime Statistics

35 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 22
burglary: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 3
public-order: 2
other-crime: 2
shoplifting: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Worcestershire County 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 Worcestershire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Worcestershire County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Worcestershire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Worcestershire County 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 Worcestershire County Council

Worcestershire County Council serves the non-metropolitan county of Worcestershire, with its headquarters located at County Hall in Worcester. Comprising 57 councillors, the council has been under no overall control since the 2025 election, currently led by a minority administration from Reform UK. This governance structure may influence planning applications and local development initiatives in the area. The council was established in 1889. The council is currently led by Jo Monk (Reform UK). The council comprises 57 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The average property sale price in the Worcestershire County Council area is £309,177, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Worcestershire County Council area recorded 35 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Worcestershire County 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 Worcestershire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Worcestershire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Worcestershire County Council area. Unlike the official Worcestershire County 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 Worcestershire County 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 Worcestershire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications Worcestershire County Council received. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Worcestershire County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Worcestershire County Council were discharge of conditions (14), other applications (4), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

28 planning appeals were lodged against Worcestershire County Council decisions, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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