How long do planning decisions take near Bluntington?

The average planning decision time near Bluntington is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bluntington?

The planning approval rate near Bluntington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bluntington?

The most common type of planning application near Bluntington is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bluntington?

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Bluntington, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bluntington, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
LSOA: Wyre Forest 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bluntington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bluntington.

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 Bluntington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bluntington.

- West View Drayton Road Bluntington Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire DY10 4QL
Discharge of condition 4 (Ground levels) attached to approved planning application 26/0104/HOU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-15
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26/0129/S73 - Dorhall Woodrow Lane Dorhall Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire DY10 4QQ
Variation of condition 12 (approved plans) attached to approved planning application 22/0816/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Dorhall Woodrow Lane Dorhall Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire DY10 4QQ
Variation of condition 12 (approved plans) attached to approved planning application 22/0816/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-17
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- West View Drayton Road Bluntington Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire DY10 4QL
A single-storey outbuilding, incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Dorhall Bungalow Woodrow Lane Dorhall Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire DY10 4QQ
Discharge of conditions 2 (external materials), 3 (Site levels), 4 (Boundary Treatments), 9 (Proposed sustainable measures) attached to planning permission 22/0816/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-04-29
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- 42 Briar Hill Chaddesley Corbett Worcestershire DY10 4SH
Construction of a dormer bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Bluntington in Worcestershire

Bluntington is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Bluntington show an average sale price of £283,119, 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 Bluntington a particularly low-crime area.

Bluntington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chaddesley Corbett. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bluntington

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bluntington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bluntington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bluntington were full planning applications (3), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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