Chawson, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chawson, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chawson are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Droitwich Spa
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chawson.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chawson.
- 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 Chawson based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Chawson.
- - Land At (Os 8830 6261) Ombersley Way Droitwich Spa
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and any accompanying information.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 17 Valley Walk Droitwich Spa WR9 0RF
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Chawson in Worcestershire
Chawson is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England. It sits within the Droitwich Spa district.
Property prices in Chawson show an average sale price of £317,450, 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 Chawson a particularly low-crime area.
Chawson has one conservation area within its boundaries: Droitwich 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 Chawson includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westwood Great Pool SSSI; 2 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, Chawson 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 Chawson
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Chawson. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chawson may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chawson were full planning applications (6), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.