How long do planning decisions take near Dodford?

The average planning decision time near Dodford is 59 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 Dodford?

The planning approval rate near Dodford is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dodford?

The most common type of planning application near Dodford is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dodford?

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Dodford, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dodford, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dodford are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dodford

Dodford is a picturesque village located in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, about 3 miles west of Bromsgrove. Officially established on 2 July 1849 by the Chartist movement, the village features a distinctive grid street layout and retains its market gardening heritage with numerous plum and pear trees. The civil parish of Dodford with Grafton has a population of 731, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

District: Dodford with Grafton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,087 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bromsgrove
Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
LSOA: Bromsgrove 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dodford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dodford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Dodford.

- The Firs Priory Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9DA
T1 - Oak - Remove 2 snapped limbs from southern side of canopy, remove deadwood, shorten by approximately 2.5m lower branches overhanging Priory Road to reduce leverage and therefore risk to road and
Status: Undecided | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-05-04
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- Lavender Cottage Victoria Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BZ
Retrospective change of use from agricultural land to garden land in association with Lavender Cottage
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Maythorn Victoria Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BZ
Willow tree planted 9 years ago in the corner of front garden was situated badly. Remove completely as it is growing too close to over head cables and potentially causing damage with roots to neighbou
Status: Undecided | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Four Acres Victoria Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BZ
TG1 - Remove 2x Silver Birch Trees
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-12-01
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- Stapleford Victoria Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BU
T1 Willow prune away from Bt wires to create 2mtr distance, lift to 3 mtrs by means of trimming wispy growth T2 Ash reduce stem from neighbouring tree to create 2 mtr clearance of BT cables T3 willow
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-10-08
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- The Ramblers Woodland Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BN
T1 - Spruce - Fell T2 - Silver Birch - Fell Exact tree location what3words: landowner-fidgeting-applauded
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Hawthorn Cottage Priory Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9DB
T1 - Conifer Tree Lawson Cypress - Fell and remove - Reason - excessive rot in main stem, imminent failure.
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-04-17
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- Number One 1 Priory Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9DA
2 x Plum Trees - Remove. Eucalyptus Tree - Reduce by 4 metres in height. 7 x Apple Trees - Reduce to where previously cut to. 2x Damson Trees - Reduce to where previously cut to. Douglas Fir Tree - Cr
Status: Permitted | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-03-28
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- Sydenham Victoria Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BU
Extension to rear with master bedroom located within the roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-12-11
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- The Ramblers Woodland Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BN
T1 NORDIC FIR AT FRONT OF PROPERTY - REMOVE TO GOUND T2, T3, T4 OAKS AT REAR - T2 & T3 ON LEFT OF BANK AREA, T4 IS ON RIGHT OF BANK AREA, REDUCE BY AROUND 20% AT LIVING GROWTH POINTS, REMOVE DEADWOOD
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-03-04
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- The Firs Priory Road Dodford Worcestershire B61 9DA
T1 - Weeping Willow - Re-pollard back to previous points (last done Feb. 2020) Row1 - Leylandii hedge - Cut face and reduce height to approx 4.5m (same as Feb 2020)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Dodford in Worcestershire

Property prices in Dodford show an average sale price of £320,087, 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 Dodford a particularly low-crime area.

Dodford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dodford. 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 Dodford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oakland Pasture SSSI, Feckenham Forest SSSI, Little Royal Farm Pastures SSSI; 6 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 Dodford

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Dodford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dodford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Dodford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dodford were amendments (3), full planning applications (1).

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