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Planning in Bromsgrove

Approved
82%
42 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bromsgrove in the last 24 months, from Bromsgrove District Council's planning register.

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Around Bromsgrove

Postcode districts

B61 206 applications in the last 12 monthsB60 165 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bromsgrove District Council

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About Bromsgrove

Bromsgrove, located in Worcestershire, England, is approximately 16 miles north-east of Worcester and 13 miles south-west of Birmingham city centre. With a population of 34,755 as of the 2021 census, it serves as the largest town and administrative hub of the wider Bromsgrove District. Historically, Bromsgrove evolved from a small market town focused on cloth production in the Middle Ages to a significant centre for nail making during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, making it a key area for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.

Property prices in Bromsgrove show an average sale price of £395,045, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bromsgrove a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bromsgrove 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bromsgrove, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Bromsgrove. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (2). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bromsgrove?
In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Bromsgrove. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bromsgrove?
The average planning decision time near Bromsgrove is 68 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 Bromsgrove?
The planning approval rate near Bromsgrove is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bromsgrove?
The most common type of planning application near Bromsgrove is outline applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bromsgrove?
You can search and track planning applications near Bromsgrove on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.