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Planning in Drakes Broughton

Approved
76%
19 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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Around Drakes Broughton

Postcode districts

WR10 194 applications in the last 12 monthsWR7 99 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wychavon District Council

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About Drakes Broughton

Drakes Broughton is a charming village in Worcestershire, England, located on the B4084 road just 2 miles from Pershore and 7 miles from Worcester. The village boasts essential amenities such as a general store, hairdressers, and a popular fish and chip shop, alongside two pubs—the Old Oak and the Plough and Harrow. Community facilities include St Barnabas School, which serves various educational stages, a recreation ground that hosts local football teams, and the village hall, all contributing to a vibrant village atmosphere. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,746. It sits within the Drakes Broughton and Wadborough district.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drakes Broughton 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 Drakes Broughton, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Drakes Broughton. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Drakes Broughton?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Drakes Broughton. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Drakes Broughton?
The average planning decision time near Drakes Broughton is 98 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 Drakes Broughton?
The planning approval rate near Drakes Broughton is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Drakes Broughton?
The most common type of planning application near Drakes Broughton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Drakes Broughton?
You can search and track planning applications near Drakes Broughton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.