Bournheath, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bournheath, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Bournheath
Bournheath is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire, England, approximately three miles north of Bromsgrove. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 454 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 460 (2021)
District: Bromsgrove
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromsgrove
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
- LSOA: Bromsgrove 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bournheath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bournheath.
- 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 Bournheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bournheath.
- - 39 Parish Hill Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JH
25/00055/OUT - Discharge condition 5 - materials, and condition 11 CEMP Construction and Environment Management Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Primrose Nurseries Fairfield Road Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JJ
Erection of up to 6 dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Land At Wood Lane Fairfield Worcestershire
Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to one dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated operational development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Hill Crest Dordale Road Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JT
Demolition and re siting of existing dwelling house within existing garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Land At 52 Bournheath Road Fairfield Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 9HN
Erection of dwelling and associated drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 2 Dodford Road Bournheath Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 9JR
Proposed infill three-bedroom dwelling in garden land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Bournheath in Worcestershire
Bournheath is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire, England, approximately three miles north of Bromsgrove. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 454 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 460 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bromsgrove district.
Property prices in Bournheath show an average sale price of £372,772, 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 Bournheath a particularly low-crime area.
Bournheath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dodford. 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 Bournheath includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oakland Pasture SSSI, Feckenham Forest SSSI, Little Royal Farm Pastures SSSI; 6 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, Bournheath 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 Bournheath
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bournheath. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bournheath.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bournheath were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).
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.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.