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House prices in Wyre Forest District Council: average £230,984, -0.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Wyre Forest District Council received?
Wyre Forest District Council received 1,283 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Wyre Forest District Council take to decide applications?
Wyre Forest District Council takes an average of 17 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 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Wyre Forest District Council?
Submit your representation to Wyre Forest District 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 Wyre Forest District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Wyre Forest District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Wyre Forest District Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Wyre Forest District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Wyre Forest District Council Planning Authority

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

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.

The council area encompasses 97 towns and villages, including Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Wyre Forest District Council received 1,283 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (252), outline applications (146), discharge of conditions (135). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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