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26 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Droitwich Spa · updated daily · Wychavon District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 26 · received or decided in the last 90 days

107 Friar Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8EGAwaiting decisionInstallation of new external signage and lighting (illuminated)Listed Building ConsentReceived 4 Nov 2026W/26/02474/LB
107 Friar Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8EGAwaiting decisionNew external signage and lighting to existing building (illuminated)AdvertisementReceived 4 Nov 2026W/26/02473/ADV
Raven Hotel St Andrews Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8DYAwaiting decisionDemolition of fire damaged grade II listed building.Listed Building ConsentReceived 3 Nov 2026W/26/02505/LB
Street_record Tagwell Road Droitwich SpaAwaiting decisionT1 – Goat Willow, Tag 11453, repollard at previous points. T2 – Goat Willow, repollard at previous points. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.Tree preservation order application (works to)Received 23 Oct 2026W/26/02482/TPOA
2 Steynors Avenue Droitwich Spa WR9 8JWAwaiting decisionDemolition of outbuilding and erection of rear single storey extensionHouseholder PlanningReceived 13 Oct 2026W/26/02296/HP

Planning in Droitwich Spa

Approved: 91%; 81 of 85 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Droitwich Spa

Postcode districts

WR9 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Wychavon District Council

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About Droitwich Spa

Droitwich Spa is a historic spa town and civil parish situated in the Wychavon district of northern Worcestershire, England, along the River Salwarpe. Located about 22 miles south-west of Birmingham and 7 miles north-east of Worcester, it is home to a population of 25,027 as of 2021. The town's rich history and strategic location make it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 26,410 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Droitwich Spa district.

Droitwich Spa covers an area of approximately 7.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Droitwich Spa area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Droitwich Spa has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Droitwich Spa 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 Droitwich Spa, 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, 108 planning applications were submitted near Droitwich Spa. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (22), tree works (18). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Droitwich Spa?

In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Droitwich Spa. The approval rate is 91%.

How long do planning decisions take near Droitwich Spa?

The average planning decision time near Droitwich Spa is 54 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 Droitwich Spa?

The planning approval rate near Droitwich Spa is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Droitwich Spa?

The most common type of planning application near Droitwich Spa is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Droitwich Spa?

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