How long do planning decisions take near Charlton (WR10)?

The average planning decision time near Charlton (WR10) is 39 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 Charlton (WR10)?

The planning approval rate near Charlton (WR10) is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Charlton (WR10)?

The most common type of planning application near Charlton (WR10) is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Charlton (WR10)?

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Charlton (WR10), Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charlton (WR10), Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Charlton (WR10) are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Charlton (WR10)

Charlton is a village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, nestled between the River Avon and Bredon Hill. With its proximity to Evesham (3 miles east) and Pershore (5 miles west), Charlton falls under the postal address of Pershore. The village is bordered by the nearby villages of Fladbury and Cropthorne, both within a mile, making it a quaint community with significant local connections. Planning applications in this area may need to consider historical flood impacts, as the village was affected during the 2007 United Kingdom floods.

Population: 552 (2021) · Area: 664.4 km²

District: Wychavon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wychavon
Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
LSOA: Wychavon 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Charlton (WR10).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlton (WR10).

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 Charlton (WR10) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Charlton (WR10).

- Land at OS 0101 4544 Canada Bank Charlton
Permission in Principle for up to 9 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Land At (OS 0112 4548) Top Street Charlton
Permission in Principle for the proposed erection of up to 6no. bungalows
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-12
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- 7 Cherry Orchard Charlton Pershore WR10 3LD
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of rear extension, with loft conversion. Demolition and rebuild of garage and erection of carport to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Charlton (WR10) in Worcestershire

Charlton (WR10) covers an area of approximately 664.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Charlton (WR10) show an average sale price of £342,572, 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 Charlton (WR10) a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Charlton (WR10)

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Charlton (WR10). Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Charlton (WR10).

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Charlton (WR10) were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

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