Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cofton Hackett, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Cofton Hackett
Cofton Hackett is a village and civil parish located in the Bromsgrove District of north-east Worcestershire, England, approximately 10.25 miles southwest of Birmingham and 16 miles northeast of Worcester. With a population of 1,893 recorded in 2011, the area is undergoing significant housing development on the former Austin Rover site, which is projected to double its population by 2023. This growth may influence local planning applications as the community evolves.
Population: 2,918 (2021)
District: Bromsgrove
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Area Information
- Admin district: Birmingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield
- LSOA: Birmingham 130A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cofton Hackett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cofton Hackett.
- 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 Cofton Hackett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
338 planning applications found near Cofton Hackett.
- - 20 Ashmead Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AA
Householder extension applied for using Class A of Part 1 of the GPDO. Single storey extension with a height of less than 4m and extension depth of less than 6m from the original property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Ten Ashes Lane Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PE
Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Class C3) to small HMO (Class C4) for up to six unrelated occupants
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 4 Ten Ashes Lane Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PE
Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Class C3) to small HMO (Class C4) for up to six unrelated occupants
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 9 Barnt Green Road Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8ND
Take off the tops of the trees that are lying on roof of 7 Barnt Green Road, B45 8ND
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 8 Ten Ashes Lane Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 83 Barnt Green Road Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PH
Proposed single story rear extension, facade renovation and replacement of the windows to the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 5 Middle Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AL
Rear single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 107 Barnt Green Road Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PP
Three storey rear extension to create lower ground bedroom, garden room, enlarged open plan kitchen / dining / family room and master bedroom suite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 5 Middle Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AL
Single storey Orangery extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 24 Cofton Lake Road Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PL
Single storey extension to the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 34 Ten Ashes Lane Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PE
First floor bedroom extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 500 Groveley Lane Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8UB
Proposed new balcony to first floor bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - 36 Cofton Lake Road Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PL
New rear, single storey, extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 28 Oakfield Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 8 Cofton Lake Road Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8PL
Partial replacement of tiles with patent glazing on rear canopy roof and changes to door and window configuration on rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 64 Middle Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AJ
Single & double storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 30 Ashmead Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AA
Single storey rear extension with flat roof, constructed in materials to match the existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - 35 Oakfield Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AN
Rear and side extension (single storey wrap around)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 3 Ashmead Drive Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8AA
Rear ground floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 436 Groveley Lane Cofton Hackett Worcestershire B45 8UQ
Proposed extension to dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-01-22
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A brief summary of Cofton Hackett in Worcestershire
Cofton Hackett is a village and civil parish located in the Bromsgrove District of north-east Worcestershire, England, approximately 10.25 miles southwest of Birmingham and 16 miles northeast of Worcester. With a population of 1,893 recorded in 2011, the area is undergoing significant housing development on the former Austin Rover site, which is projected to double its population by 2023. This growth may influence local planning applications as the community evolves. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,918 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bromsgrove district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cofton Hackett a particularly low-crime area.
Cofton Hackett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barnt Green. 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 Cofton Hackett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bittell Reservoirs 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.
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Planning Activity in Cofton Hackett
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Cofton Hackett. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cofton Hackett.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Cofton Hackett slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cofton Hackett were full planning applications (17), outline applications (12), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
72 planning appeals were lodged, of which 20 were allowed and 45 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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