Bewdley, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · Town
About Bewdley
Bewdley is a historic town and civil parish located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, nestled along the picturesque banks of the River Severn. Situated 3.5 miles west of Kidderminster and 12.5 miles north of Worcester, it serves as a gateway to the Wyre Forest national nature reserve. With a population of 9,267 as of the 2021 census, Bewdley is a vibrant tourist destination renowned for its iconic Bewdley Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and its charming Georgian riverside, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 9,262 (2021)
District: Wyre Forest
Website: http://www.bewdley.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,403 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
- LSOA: Wyre Forest 005B
Crime Statistics
49 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 23
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- public-order: 4
- shoplifting: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bewdley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bewdley.
- 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 Bewdley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
63 planning applications found near Bewdley.
- - The Malthouse Pleasant Harbour Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1AE
Proposed widening of existing driveway access, replacement brick pillar and alterations to lych gate top and replacement materials to gable frontage of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Malthouse Pleasant Harbour Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1AE
Proposed widening of existing driveway access, replacement brick pillar and alterations to lych gate top and replacement materials to gable frontage of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 9 Kidderminster Road Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1AQ
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing window with larger window, replace existing solid door with glazed double doors and installation of new balustrade (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - British Red Cross Lax Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DZ
Renewal of Asset of Community Value
Status: Undecided | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 47 High Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DJ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Details/Joinery Details) attached to approval 26/0042/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 14 High Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DH
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 73 Richmond Road Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2BG
Enlargement of driveway and associated dropped kerb, external rendering of walls, replacement roof covering and alterations to the exterior of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Flat 5 25 High Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DH
Reinstatement works to second floor flat following fire damage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 14 High Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DH
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Stables Grey Green Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1LZ
3 Holly Trees - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Cherry Cottage Dowles Road Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2RB
Erection of a replacement timber outbuilding, along with the construction of a timber bin store and changes to boundary treatment, consisting of new fence on top of existing dwarf wall and erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Flat 1 39 Load Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2AS
Listed Building consent for re-roofing works to tiled area of roof, remove old roof to rafters, install TLX gold membraine, install new battens, renew box gutters (lead), install new machine made tile
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 5 Ingram Crescent Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2BS
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 103 Richmond Road Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2BQ
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent 11 Stourport Road Bewdley Worcestershire
Variation to condition 3 attached to approved planning application 22/0415/FUL (Increase opening hours to 10.00-18.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10.00-15.30pm on a Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Cherry Cottage Dowles Road Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2RB
Erection of a replacement timber outbuilding, along with the construction of a timber bin store and changes to boundary treatment, consisting of new fence on top of existing dwarf wall and erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 46 High Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DJ
The replacement of dormer windows with precise like for like weatherproof Acoya framing. Replace false, timber 'keystone lintels', which are set above the 2 windows, with exact replicas made from Tric
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 6 Lax Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DZ
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and replacement with new single storey rear extension. Replacement of two first floor windows facing Lax Lane
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Old Town Hall 19 Wyre Hill Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2UE
Listed Building Consent for the addition of a stud dividing wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 64 High Street Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DJ
Conditions 3 (WSI) 4(WSI), 5 (Historic Recording) and 6(bat and bird boxes) of Planning Permission 21/0885/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Bewdley in Worcestershire
Bewdley is a historic town and civil parish located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, nestled along the picturesque banks of the River Severn. Situated 3.5 miles west of Kidderminster and 12.5 miles north of Worcester, it serves as a gateway to the Wyre Forest national nature reserve. With a population of 9,267 as of the 2021 census, Bewdley is a vibrant tourist destination renowned for its iconic Bewdley Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and its charming Georgian riverside, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 9,262 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wyre Forest district.
Property prices in Bewdley show an average sale price of £332,403, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bewdley area recorded 49 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bewdley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bewdley, Ribbesford. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bewdley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wyre Forest SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bewdley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bewdley.org.uk/. 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 Bewdley
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Bewdley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bewdley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bewdley were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (19), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 67 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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