Astwood Bank, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Astwood Bank, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Astwood Bank are administered by Redditch Borough Council. View the full Redditch Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Astwood Bank
Astwood Bank is a vibrant district located within Redditch, Worcestershire, close to the Warwickshire border. It is surrounded by several charming villages, including Studley, Sambourne, Callow Hill, Feckenham, and Cookhill, making it a potentially attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Redditch
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
- LSOA: Wychavon 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Astwood Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Astwood Bank.
- 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 Astwood Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Astwood Bank.
- - Eastern Hill Farm Evesham Road Astwood Bank Redditch B96 6DZ
Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building (The Butch Barn) to two residential dwellings(Class C3 ) and associated operational development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Doebank Lodge Avenue Road Astwood Bank Worcestershire B96 6AT
T1 - T6 - Scotch Pine trees - crown lift to 6m to reduce overhang from neighbouring properties
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 95 Western Hill Close Astwood Bank Worcestershire B96 6BY
2 x Chestnut trees repollarded to previous pollard points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 51 Western Hill Close Astwood Bank Worcestershire B96 6BY
single storey rear extension with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land Off The Ridgeway New End Astwood Bank
Installation of additional electricity pole within the existing overhead line
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 7 Chapel Court Chapel Road Astwood Bank Worcestershire B96 6AL
T3 sycamore trees. reduce by 2.5mtrs all over treating canopy as singular T1 Holly trim to shape and tidy T2 Conifer trim to tidy sides and reduce to previous G1 yews growing from chapel grounds reduc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 30 Avenue Road Astwood Bank Worcestershire B96 6AU
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 1 Dewsbury Close Astwood Bank Worcestershire B96 6BH
T1 Walnut located on parcel of land in front of 1 Dewsbury Close, application to crown lift entire canopy to 2.5/3mtrs as it is encroaching the public footpath to a point where it is not passable
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Eastern Hill Farm Evesham Road Astwood Bank Redditch B96 6DZ
Works include the change of use of the building into 5 no. dwellings as per the details submitted for 23/01649/COUQ. Works include building operations to facilitate the conversion of the building into
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-05
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A brief summary of Astwood Bank in Worcestershire
Astwood Bank is a vibrant district located within Redditch, Worcestershire, close to the Warwickshire border. It is surrounded by several charming villages, including Studley, Sambourne, Callow Hill, Feckenham, and Cookhill, making it a potentially attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Redditch district.
Property prices in Astwood Bank show an average sale price of £287,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Astwood Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Astwood Bank has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Astwood Bank includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rough Hill & Wirehill Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Astwood Bank
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Astwood Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Astwood Bank may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Astwood Bank were tree works (7), outline applications (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.