Search Church Lench planning applications

19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Church Lench · updated daily · Wychavon District Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Woodlands Low Road Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UHAwaiting decisionPermission in Principle for minimum of 3 dwellings and maximum 5 dwellings.Permission in PrincipleReceived 9 Nov 2026W/26/02518/PIP
Hill Barn Orchard Evesham Road Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UBAwaiting decisionTwo storey side and rear extensions including installation of solar panelsHouseholder PlanningReceived 4 Nov 2026W/26/02320/HP
Land At (Os 0265 4891) Evesham Road Church LenchAwaiting decisionNotification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to 2 Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.GPDQ - agricultural to C3 dwellinghouseReceived 7 Oct 2026W/26/02358/GPDQ
Little Acre Evesham Road Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UBAwaiting decisionChange of use from existing holiday let to dwellinghouse.Change of useReceived 6 Oct 2026W/26/02346/CU
Land At (Os 0277 5140) Low Road Church LenchApprovedNon-material amendment to planning permission W/23/02605/FUL for erection of 9 dwellings with associated works and access- amendments to Plot 4 (Bentley house type) comprising of minor revisions to the internal arrangement and associated elevation detailing, including minor adjustments to openings and architectural detailing.Non Material AmendmentReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 16 Sep 2026W/26/02141/NMA

Planning in Church Lench

Approved: 90%; 19 of 21 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Church Lench

Postcode districts

WR11 312 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Wychavon District Council

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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Church Lench

Church Lench, located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, is a vibrant village within the parish of South Lenches, situated about 5.5 miles north of Evesham and 13 miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon. As the largest of the surrounding Lenches, it offers a range of community facilities, including the Lenches Sports Club, a members' club, Church Lench First School, a preschool, and the Village Hall, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.

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

The area around Church Lench has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Church Lench, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Church Lench. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Church Lench?

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Church Lench. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Church Lench?

The average planning decision time near Church Lench is 60 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 Lench?

The planning approval rate near Church Lench is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Church Lench is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Church Lench?

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