Arrowfield Top, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arrowfield Top, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromsgrove
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
- LSOA: Bromsgrove 009A
Crime Statistics
16 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 3
- other-theft: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- drugs: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- public-order: 1
- robbery: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arrowfield Top.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arrowfield Top.
- 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 Arrowfield Top based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Arrowfield Top.
- - Wayside Redditch Road Hopwood Worcestershire B48 7TL
Technical Details Consent for the erection of 1No dwelling following approval of Permission in Principle 25/01030/PIP
Status: Undecided | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Flourishing Fields Farm Stonehouse Lane Hopwood Worcestershire B48 7BB
General purpose agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 1-6 Smedley Crooke Place Redditch Road Hopwood Worcestershire
Development of 34 affordable dwellings, associated landscaping, siteworks and construction of new access from existing highway roundabout.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - The Laurels Redditch Road Hopwood Birmingham Worcestershire B48 7TL
Replacement sun lounge and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-02-05
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A brief summary of Arrowfield Top in Worcestershire
Arrowfield Top is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.
There were 16 crimes reported in the Arrowfield Top area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Arrowfield Top has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alvechurch. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Arrowfield Top includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hopwood Dingle SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arrowfield Top 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.
Planning Activity in Arrowfield Top
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Arrowfield Top. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Arrowfield Top may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Arrowfield Top were other applications (2).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.