Broadwaters, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadwaters, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Broadwaters
Broadwaters is a northeastern district of Kidderminster in Worcestershire, England. The area encompasses an electoral ward that extends southward into part of the northern suburbs, with a population of 9,274 as of the 2021 census, covering 2.358 square kilometres (0.910 square miles). This information is crucial for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights the community size and geographical boundaries.
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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 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadwaters.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadwaters.
- 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 Broadwaters based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Broadwaters.
- - 50 - 51 Wolverhampton Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2UT
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 2 Rozel Avenue Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2UZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Broadwaters in Worcestershire
Broadwaters is a northeastern district of Kidderminster in Worcestershire, England. The area encompasses an electoral ward that extends southward into part of the northern suburbs, with a population of 9,274 as of the 2021 census, covering 2.358 square kilometres (0.910 square miles). This information is crucial for anyone researching planning applications in the region, as it highlights the community size and geographical boundaries.
Property prices in Broadwaters 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 Broadwaters a particularly low-crime area.
Broadwaters has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. 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 Broadwaters includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hurcott Pasture SSSI, Hurcott and Podmore Pools SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Broadwaters 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 Broadwaters
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Broadwaters. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Broadwaters.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broadwaters were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).
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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.