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Planning in Alvechurch

Approved
87%
26 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Alvechurch

Postcode districts

B48 52 applications in the last 12 monthsB61 208 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bromsgrove District Council

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About Alvechurch

Alvechurch is a significant village and civil parish situated in the Bromsgrove district of north-eastern Worcestershire, nestled in the picturesque River Arrow valley. Located just 11 miles south of Birmingham and close to major towns like Redditch and Bromsgrove, Alvechurch boasts a population of 5,316 as of the 2001 census. Its proximity to the Lickey Hills Country Park makes it an attractive area for residential development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,944 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bromsgrove district.

The area around Alvechurch has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alvechurch 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 Alvechurch, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Alvechurch. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (9), listed building and heritage (1).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alvechurch?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Alvechurch. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Alvechurch?
The average planning decision time near Alvechurch is 63 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 Alvechurch?
The planning approval rate near Alvechurch is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Alvechurch?
The most common type of planning application near Alvechurch is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Alvechurch?
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