How long do planning decisions take near Drayton?

The average planning decision time near Drayton is 58 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 Drayton?

The planning approval rate near Drayton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Drayton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Drayton?

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Drayton, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Drayton, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

About Drayton

Drayton is a hamlet located in Worcestershire, England, and is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Chaddesley Corbett. This area has retained its civil parish status, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and community developments within the region.

District: Chaddesley Corbett

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £250,845 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dudley
Parliamentary constituency: Stourbridge
LSOA: Dudley 040D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Drayton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Drayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Drayton.

- Drayton Mount Farm Barrow Hill Lane Drayton Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 0BL
Single storey extensions, triple garage, laying of hardstanding and new driveway (revised description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Hermitage Drayton Road Drayton Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 0BW
Single storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Skinners Cottage Barrow Hill Lane Drayton Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 0BN
Creation of new access into field
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-02-17
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- The Laurels Barrow Hill Lane Drayton Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 0BL
Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2023-05-13
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A brief summary of Drayton in Worcestershire

Property prices in Drayton show an average sale price of £250,845, 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 Drayton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Drayton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Feckenham Forest 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 Drayton

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Drayton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Drayton.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Drayton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Drayton were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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