Far Forest, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Far Forest, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Far Forest
Far Forest is a quaint village located in north Worcestershire, England, just 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Bewdley and adjacent to the Shropshire border. Its proximity to these key areas makes it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications, offering potential development opportunities in a charming rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £283,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
- LSOA: Wyre Forest 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Far Forest.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Far Forest.
- 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 Far Forest based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Far Forest.
- - White Gates Station Road Far Forest Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9UD
Construction of first floor extension with hipped roof to match existing roof design
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-05-06
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A brief summary of Far Forest in Worcestershire
Far Forest is a quaint village located in north Worcestershire, England, just 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Bewdley and adjacent to the Shropshire border. Its proximity to these key areas makes it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications, offering potential development opportunities in a charming rural setting.
Property prices in Far Forest show an average sale price of £283,119, 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 Far Forest a particularly low-crime area.
Far Forest has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Far Forest includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teddon Farm SSSI, Ranters Bank Pastures SSSI, Buckeridge Meadow SSSI and 1 more; 15 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Far Forest 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 Far Forest
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Far Forest. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Far Forest.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Far Forest were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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