Franche, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Franche, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Franche
Franche is a village located in Worcestershire, England, on the outskirts of Kidderminster. It benefits from convenient public transport options, including the Arriva Midlands service 297 and the Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride service 12, along with select journeys provided by Diamond Bus on services 4 and 4A. This accessibility makes Franche a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the area.
District: Kidderminster
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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 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Franche.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Franche.
- 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 Franche based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Franche.
- - 109 Puxton Drive Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5HJ
Proposed Rear Single Storey Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land At Os 382777 278875 Mill Lane Wolverley Kidderminster Worcestershire
Amendment of Condition 3 attached to approved planning application 21/0262/FUL to allow for the use of the building for storage purposes incidental to the residential dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 39A Willowfield Drive Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5HA
Change of use of ground floor flat (Use Class C3) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 75 Beeches Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5HZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 14 Spindle Close Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5DX
Single storey front and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Franche in Worcestershire
Franche is a village located in Worcestershire, England, on the outskirts of Kidderminster. It benefits from convenient public transport options, including the Arriva Midlands service 297 and the Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride service 12, along with select journeys provided by Diamond Bus on services 4 and 4A. This accessibility makes Franche a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Kidderminster district.
Property prices in Franche 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 Franche a particularly low-crime area.
Franche has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wolverley, Church Street, Blakebrook, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Franche includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stourvale Marsh SSSI, Puxton Marshes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Franche 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 Franche
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Franche. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of -1774 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Franche.
The average decision time of -1774 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Franche were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (8), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.