Church Lench, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Lench, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Lench.
- 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 Lench based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Church Lench.
- - Land At (Os 0277 5140) Low Road Church Lench
Discharge of conditions 7 (Part) (Archaeology), and 8 (Materials) of planning permission W/23/02605/FUL (Appeal Ref. APP/H1840/W/24/3349702)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Pilgrims Hatch Main Street Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UE
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land At (Os 0277 5140) Low Road Church Lench
Permission in Principle for the erection of a single dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Mayfield Atch Lench Road Church Lench WR11 4UG
Discharge of conditions: 3 (construction environment management plan); 4a (programme of archaeological work); 5 (construction environment management plan biodiversity); 6 (landscape and ecological man
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land At (Os 0277 5140) Low Road Church Lench
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP:Biodiversity), 5 (Biodiversity Scheme), 6 (Landscape and Ecological Manageme
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 6 The Croft Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UD
Two storey side and rear extension and new carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Rough Hill Low Road Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UH
Existing use of land as domestic curtilage associated with dwellinghouse Rough Hill
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Tall Trees Low Road Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UH
Certificate of Lawfulness for construction of garage for purposes incidental to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land At (Os 0277 5140) Low Road Church Lench
Discharge of Condition 11 (Drainage) of planning permission W/23/02605/FUL (Appeal Ref. APP/H1840/W/24/3349702)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - The Malt House Malthouse Lane Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Pipers Gate Atch Lench Road Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UG
Side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Malthouse Lane Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UF
Permission in Principle for the construction of 1 no. bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - The Lenches Club Ab Lench Road Abbots Lench Church Lench Evesham WR11 4UQ
Proposed extension of terrace area incorporating new access ramp; new bi-fold doors to main bar area; new double doors to lounge area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Pilgrims Rest Main Street Church Lench Worcestershire WR11 4UE
Single storey rear extension with internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Church Lench in Worcestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Church Lench a particularly low-crime area.
Church Lench has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Church Lench, Rous Lench, Atch Lench. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Church Lench includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Church Lench
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Church Lench. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Church Lench may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Church Lench were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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