How long do planning decisions take near Feckenham?

The average planning decision time near Feckenham is 86 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 Feckenham?

The planning approval rate near Feckenham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Feckenham?

The most common type of planning application near Feckenham is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Feckenham?

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Feckenham, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Feckenham, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Feckenham are administered by Redditch Borough Council. View the full Redditch Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Feckenham

Feckenham is a historic village and civil parish located in the Redditch district of Worcestershire, approximately 4 miles southwest of Redditch and 11 miles east of Worcester. With a population of 670 as of the 2001 census, it is steeped in over a millennium of royal history and notable manors, documented through various royal charters and Acts of Parliament. The village was once part of the expansive Forest of Feckenham, which extended to the River Avon and has significant historical ties, including connections to Geoffrey Chaucer, who served as Clerk of Works in the late 14th century.

Population: 816 (2021)

District: Redditch

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £271,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Redditch
Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
LSOA: Redditch 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Feckenham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Feckenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Feckenham.

- Rose And Crown Public House 48 High Street Feckenham Worcestershire B96 6HS
Replace two original doors with fire resistant copies and replace two modern kitchen doors with fire resistant doors, as required by HW Fire Department. Original doors to be retained on site
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-04-24
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A brief summary of Feckenham in Worcestershire

Property prices in Feckenham show an average sale price of £271,815, 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 Feckenham a particularly low-crime area.

Feckenham 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 Feckenham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wylde Moor, Feckenham SSSI, Rookery Cottage Meadows SSSI. 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 Feckenham

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Feckenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Feckenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Feckenham were outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

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