Astwood (WR3), Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Astwood (WR3), Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Astwood (WR3) are administered by Worcester City Council. View the full Worcester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Worcester
- Parliamentary constituency: Worcester
- LSOA: Worcester 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Astwood (WR3).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Astwood (WR3).
- 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 (WR3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
269 planning applications found near Astwood (WR3).
- - 62 Drovers Way Worcester WR3 8QD
First floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 20 Stanway Close Worcester WR4 9XL
Single storey side extension (Retrospective)..
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Blackpole Retail Park, Unit 3 Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8PQ
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/00410/FUL. Amendment relates to the installation of double doors in lieu of the roller shutter to the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Worcester | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Blackpole Retail Park, Unit 3 Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8PQ
Advertisement consent for internally illuminated sign to front elevation, replacement signs to existing totem pole, loading bay rear sign and graphics to windows/doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Worcester | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 30 Colesborne Close WORCESTER WR4 9XF
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed cake making business at the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Worcester | Date: 2024-08-27
View full details - - BYD (Bristol Street Motors) Cosgrove Close Worcester WR3 8UA
1off internally illuminated Totem sign, re-location of existing internally illuminated Totem sign and 1off internally illuminated fascia sign
Status: Unresolved | Type: Advertising | Council: Worcester | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 5 Colesborne Close WORCESTER WR4 9XF
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Worcester | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Tudor Grange Academy Bilford Road WORCESTER WR3 8HN
Supply and install 564 No PV solar panels with a maximum output of 225.06 kWp. The panels will be installed on the flat and pitched roofs of the school buildings.
Status: Permitted | Council: Worcester | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 2 Lyneham Close WORCESTER WR4 9YY
Conversion of garage into a habitable space and extending the overhang of its roof to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Linkview Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8SE
First floor side extension and solar panels to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2023-02-09
View full details - - 244 Bilford Road Worcester WR3 8HW
Erection of detached bungalow with parking.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - 18 Nailsworth Close WORCESTER WR4 9XQ
Single storey rear extension. New roof to existing side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-05-12
View full details - - Path outside Unit 5 Blackpole Retail Park Blackpole Road WORCESTER WR3 8PQ
Application for display of advertisement on both sides of a proposed replacement BT street hub unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-05-12
View full details - - 14 Farm Close Worcester WR3 8HJ
Two storey side and rear extension and dormer window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - 18 Barbers Close Worcester WR4 9XX
Proposed Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-02-25
View full details - - 8 Nailsworth Close WORCESTER WR4 9XQ
Demolition of existing pitched roof, timber framed and clad workshop outbuilding and construction of detached, single-storey, pitched roof annexe to provide additional living accommodation to support
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - 18 Nailsworth Close Worcester WR4 9XQ
Two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - 19 Friesland Close WORCESTER WR3 8QL
Two storey rear and single storey front extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-02-03
View full details - - 77 Winchcombe Drive Worcester WR4 9XA
Ground floor front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2022-01-06
View full details - - Unit 1B Blackpole Retail Park Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8PQ
Display of illuminated signage on the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Worcester | Date: 2021-12-07
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A brief summary of Astwood (WR3) in Worcestershire
Astwood (WR3) is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.
Property prices in Astwood (WR3) show an average sale price of £294,360, 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 (WR3) a particularly low-crime area.
Astwood (WR3) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lansdowne Crescent and Raibow Hill Terrace, Worcester and Birmingham Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Astwood (WR3) 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 Astwood (WR3)
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Astwood (WR3). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Astwood (WR3) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 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 (WR3) were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), advertising consent (5). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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