How many planning applications has Wyre Forest District Council received?

Wyre Forest District Council received 840 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Wyre Forest District Council take to decide planning applications?

Wyre Forest District Council takes an average of 18 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 Wyre Forest District Council?

Wyre Forest District Council approves 92% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Wyre Forest District Council?

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

Can I appeal a Wyre Forest District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Wyre Forest District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 216 appeals were lodged against Wyre Forest District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 40% success rate.

Wyre Forest District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Wyre Forest District Council planning applications?

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

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Region: West Midlands

About Wyre Forest District Council

Wyre Forest District Council, located in Worcestershire, England, oversees a region named after the historic Wyre Forest. The district's largest town is Kidderminster, which serves as the council's administrative centre, while it also encompasses the towns of Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley, along with various villages and picturesque rural landscapes. This diverse area offers a range of planning opportunities for development and community projects.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Wyre Forest District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wyre Forest District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Wyre Forest District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Wyre Forest District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council

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

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

Conservation Areas

There are 17 designated conservation areas within the Wyre Forest District 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: Church Street, Chaddesley Corbett, Broome, Blakebrook, Harvington, Ribbesford, Churchill, Upper Arley, Areley KIngs, Gilgal, and 7 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 840 planning applications Wyre Forest District Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.

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

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Wyre Forest District Council were full planning applications (274), outline applications (156), discharge of conditions (135). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 88 medium-scale applications, 748 smaller schemes were submitted.

216 planning appeals were lodged against Wyre Forest District Council decisions, of which 74 were allowed and 112 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 425 applications
Refused: 28 applications
Withdrawn: 11 applications
Awaiting decision: 376 applications

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.