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Planning in Abbots Morton

Approved
71%
12 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Abbots Morton in the last 24 months, from Wychavon District Council's planning register.

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About Abbots Morton

Abbots Morton is a quaint village and civil parish in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, featuring around 70 homes and four mixed working farms. It includes the hamlet of Goom's Hill and has historic significance as a former retreat for the Abbots of Evesham Abbey, with remnants of their moat still visible. The village's St Peter's Church, over 1,000 years old, adds to its charm, while the parish had a population of 139 as of the 2021 census, making it a unique locale for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 139 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.

Abbots Morton covers an area of approximately 595.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Abbots Morton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Abbots Morton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abbots Morton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Abbots Morton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Abbots Morton. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Abbots Morton?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Abbots Morton. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near Abbots Morton?
The average planning decision time near Abbots Morton is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Abbots Morton?
The planning approval rate near Abbots Morton is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Abbots Morton?
The most common type of planning application near Abbots Morton is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Abbots Morton?
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