Planning applications in WR4
We hold 336 planning applications for the WR4 postcode area, 43 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Worcester, Worcestershire, Wychavon.
Towns and villages in WR4
Councils covering WR4
Recent applications in WR4
MZ8-97-MGU Hybrid Black Poplar (Populus × canadensis) - Framework reduction by 50% CFX-142-28C White Poplar (Populus alba) - Pollard
T1 & T2 Lawson conifers - fell to ground level. Close to wall, outgrowing location for small garden T3 crab apple - fell to ground level. Close to wall, outgrowing location for small garden
External building signage
Oak (4623) - Crown reduce limb over fire escape which is growing towards building. To give building plenty of space and take the weight out of the limb to minimise future failure due to the large cavity. Remove major deadwood.
Single storey front and rear extension
English Oak - Crown reduce by 2 metres
T1 – English Oak Works - Retrenchment prune: reduce crown by 30-40%, lessening sail area and end-weight (take overextended limbs back to suitable secondary growth), over road and adjacent property. Avoid large-diameter wounds on main scaffold. Also provide a 1m clearance from house roof, and 5m height clearance over road. Chip and remove
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey rear extension and garage conversion.
Listed building consent for the proposed repair and refurbishment including replacement of the glazing and timber framework.
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of listed building consent 25/00643/LB
Construction of a multi use games area with a porous hardstanding, mesh perimeter fencing and footpath access. Forming a maintenance access from Carnforth Drive with the installation of a dropped kerb and altering a pedestrian access in the boundary fencing.
T1 – Purple Plum Tag 1693 – W3W Legs.foal.cattle Works - Fell tree. Grind stump. Chip and remove
Replacement workshop / store and pergola to side elevation. (retrospective)
Proposed single storey side and single and two storey rear extension.
Oak - Prune the side of the crown overhanging the house and driveway by a maximum of 3 metres.
Proposed single storey rear extension
Single storey rear extension
T1 – Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Proposed Work: Fell to ground level. Justification: The tree is a mature specimen exhibiting significant basal decay, with confirmed presence of Dryad’s Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus), indicating compromised structural integrity. The tree also displays an uncorrected lean and a declining crown condition. Given its location adjacent to the public highway, nearby properties, and a school access route, the tree presents an elevated risk to persons and property. Removal is therefore recommended on the grounds of safety. Replant with Field Maple (Acer Campestre) T2 – Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Proposed Work: Crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres (to suitable growth points), focusing on branch tips encroaching towards adjacent structures. Justification: To provide appropriate clearance from neighbouring buildings and prevent further encroachment, while retaining a balanced crown form in accordance with BS3998 guidance. T3 – Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Proposed Work: Crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres (to suitable growth points). Justification: To reduce encroachment towards neighbouring buildings and maintain safe and sustainable canopy spread, ensuring pruning cuts are made in line with BS3998 recommendations. T4 – Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Proposed Work: Crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres (to suitable growth points). Justification: To mitigate branch encroachment onto adjacent structures and maintain appropriate clearance, while preserving the tree’s overall health and form. T5 – Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Proposed Work: Crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres (to suitable growth points). Justification: To address encroachment towards neighbouring buildings and ensure the continued safe management of the tree stock in accordance with BS3998 principles. Pruning cuts to comply with BS3998:2010, avoiding excessive end-weight reduction and ensuring natural target pruning points are used. Tree works aim to retain trees where feasible while managing risk and maintaining reasonable clearance from built structures.
Two storey side extension.
T1 – English Oak Tag 0211 – W3W Freed.nasel.drill Works - Remove to ground level
T1 – Hawthorn Tag 2259 – W3W Goals.sits.stroke Works - Sever ivy at ground level and remove up to 2m. Remove major deadwood. End weight crown reduction of up to 2m.
Proposed single storey rear extension
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as a House of Multiple Occupation (use class C4).
Revised parking layout Relocation of a lamp post Amendment to footpath alignment Correction of cycle store drawings (based on measured survey) Updated landscaping plan
Arrpoval of details reserved by conditions 5 (cycle parking)), 6 (materials), 7 (refuse) and 8 (boundary treatments) of planning permission 21/00831/FUL
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (travel plan), 7 (CEMP)), 10 (external lighting), 11 (bat roosts) and 13 (EMP) of planning permission 24/00247/FUL
Proposed front facing dormer windows
Proposed two storey rear extension.
Prior approval application for the installation of solar panels to pitched roof areas.
Approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Archaeology) of planning permission 24/00902/FUL.
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing porch and canopy as constructed prior to 2022, supported by timber posts, excluding the later replacement of those posts with brick piers.
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (tree Protection) and 11 (BNG) of planning permission 25/00626/FUL
Conversion of hipped roof to a gable roof with a rear dormer window.
Proposed conversion of integral garage, Including a single-storey extension to the front of the property.
English Oak - Sever Ivy at base and main stem. Reduction of lower canopy to give clearance from property
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed conversion of the garage to a home gym.
Advertisement consent for two illuminated fascia signs
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Approval of details of condition 10 (surface water) for planning permission 21/01095/FUL
T1 1 x Robinia psuedoacacia- fell tree to ground level.
Single storey front extension.
Permission in Principle for the construction of 1no. dwelling.
3 x Common Ash - Fell
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of garage
Single storey side extension (Retrospective)..
Purple Prunus. To remove low hanging branches
Replace hedge with fence panels on side elevation.
Oak - The proposed works comprise a full crown reduction of the Oak by approximately 2 to 3 metres, including pruning of the sides where possible.
Prior approval application for the change of use of ground floor from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to create an additional bedroom, siting room and porch for existing dwelling.