Birch Acre, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birch Acre, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromsgrove
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
- LSOA: Bromsgrove 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birch Acre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birch Acre.
- 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 Birch Acre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Birch Acre.
- - Land At Barkers Lane Wythall Worcestershire
A steel portal framed agricultural building for straw other agricultural storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Horse And Jockey Alcester Road Wythall B47 6DB
Updated materials (timber cladding added to parts of the rear elevation) Canopy added to rear elevations Omit / add roller shutter doors to side / rear elevations. Minor fenestration changes. Demolish
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Birch Acre in Worcestershire
Birch Acre is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birch Acre a particularly low-crime area.
Birch Acre 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 Birch Acre includes 3 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, Birch Acre 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 Birch Acre
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Birch Acre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birch Acre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birch Acre were other applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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