How long do planning decisions take near Church Hill?

The average planning decision time near Church Hill is 70 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 Church Hill?

The planning approval rate near Church Hill is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Church Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Church Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Church Hill?

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Church Hill, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Church Hill, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Church Hill are administered by Redditch Borough Council. View the full Redditch Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Church Hill

Redditch, located in Worcestershire, England, is a town and local government district characterized by its distinct districts. The town features a uniform street signage system, with street names displayed in white lettering on a blue background, and district names in black on white at the bottom. In the New Town areas, roads are typically named alphabetically, and house numbers in cul-de-sacs begin sequentially from number 1, providing a clear and organized layout for planning considerations.

District: Redditch

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Area Information

Admin district: Redditch
Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
LSOA: Redditch 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Church Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Hill.

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 Church Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Church Hill.

- 37 Hawkesbury Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 9JR
Oak tree in back garden is getting too big and we want to get a tree surgeon in to drastically reduce its height and canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-10-15
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- Land adjacent to 8 Greystone Close, Redditch, B98 9HU Please refer to site plan
Our Ref: 213340 Statement of Reasons for Tree Preservation Order Application to fell and treat Oak trees (T1, T2, T3) at: Land adjacent to 8 Greystone Close, Redditch, B98 9HU TPO Ref: 1965 / 93/00004
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Church Hill in Worcestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Church Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Church Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beoley, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Church Hill

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Church Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Church Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Church Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Church Hill were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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