Elmley Castle, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elmley Castle, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elmley Castle are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Elmley Castle
Elmley Castle is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Worcestershire, England, positioned on the northern slope of Bredon Hill, approximately three miles southeast of Pershore. Falling within the Wychavon district, this area presents a charming rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities in a picturesque English village.
Population: 541 (2021) · Area: 1131.3 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £412,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elmley Castle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elmley Castle.
- 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 Elmley Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Elmley Castle.
- - 4 Parkwood Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HT
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Elmley Castle C Of E First School Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Elmley Castle C Of E First School Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Discharge of Condition 8 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission W/25/01906/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Colt Cottage Hill Lane Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HU
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Colt Cottage Hill Lane Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HU
Discharge of Condition 4 (Access, turning and parking), Condition 7 (boundary treatment), Condition 8 (landscaping), Condition 9 (landscaping materials) and Condition 12 (lighting) of planning applica
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Brook House Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Elmley Castle C Of E First School Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Elmley Castle C Of E First School Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Undertake tree works as detailed on the application form and any other accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Beech Cottage Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 17 Cornmill Close Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3JH
Demolition of the single-storey side extension; and construction of a two-storey side extension; and the relocation of the principle entrance door; and the construction of a new porch canopy over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Elm Cottage Hill Lane Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HU
Installation of 4 no. shepherd huts for tourist accommodation use, associated decking, footpaths, secure bicycle storage and recycling/refuse storage and minor landscaping of the site
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-12-15
View full details - - Elmley Castle C Of E First School Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 18 Millfield Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HR
Two storey side extension and replace conservatory with side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - The Old Smithy Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore WR10 3HS
Proposed Conversion of single storey pre-cast concrete panel Garage to a Utility/Storage Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Elmley Castle in Worcestershire
Elmley Castle is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Worcestershire, England, positioned on the northern slope of Bredon Hill, approximately three miles southeast of Pershore. Falling within the Wychavon district, this area presents a charming rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities in a picturesque English village. The settlement has a population of approximately 541 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Elmley Castle covers an area of approximately 1131.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Elmley Castle show an average sale price of £412,750, 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 Elmley Castle a particularly low-crime area.
Elmley Castle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elmley Castle. 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 Elmley Castle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bredon Hill SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bredon Hill. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmley Castle 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.
Planning Activity in Elmley Castle
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Elmley Castle. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Elmley Castle maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elmley Castle were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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