Headless Cross, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Headless Cross, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Headless Cross are administered by Redditch Borough Council. View the full Redditch Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Headless Cross
Headless Cross is a district within the town of Redditch in Worcestershire, England. The town features distinct districts, with street-name signs displaying white lettering on a blue background for street names and black lettering on white for district names. In the New Town areas, roads are typically named in alphabetical order, and house numbering within cul-de-sac closes begins consecutively from number 1, providing a clear and organized layout for planning applications and local developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Redditch
- Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
- LSOA: Redditch 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Headless Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Headless Cross.
- 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 Headless Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Headless Cross.
- - 1 Dorothy Terry House Evesham Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5EN
T001 - Lime (Tilla Sp.) - Fell tree due to significant basal decay, within close proximity to building - Replant with same species T003 - Lime ( Tilla sp.) - Pollard tree 4m from distal ends due to si
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 37 Clent Avenue Redditch Worcestershire B97 5HD
T1 oak tree located on council land to the south side of the property, our client would like to target prune the north side if canopy to even and reduce overhang over garden and property, by up to 2.5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 7 Vaynor Drive Redditch Worcestershire B97 5DL
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 216 Mason Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5DE
Hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-10-26
View full details - - 9 Stableford Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 5HS
T1 OAK TREE Crown reduce by 2-3 metres / suitable growth points. Remove smaller branches growing through/Rubbing neighbouring trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - Dorothy Terry House Evesham Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5EN
T002 - Lime - (Tilia Sp.) - Significant bark necrosis at base, tree is regressing and to be found in a poor condition - Fell to ground and replant with suitable species. Covered by TPO no.84 (1993)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 96 Feckenham Road Headless Cross Redditch Worcestershire B97 5AJ
Erection of up to 3 dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Highfield House Headless Cross Drive Redditch Worcestershire B97 5EQ
Prior approval application (Class MA) for Conversion of part of an office block into 21 residential flats comprising 9 x 1 bed and 12 x 2 bed (previous app 21/00521/CUPRIO)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - Dorothy Terry House Evesham Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5EN
Variation of Conditions 7 and 8 attached to planning permission reference 2010/137/FUL dated 09/09/2010 (Demolition of existing Dorothy Terry House, together with ancillary buildings and 203 Evesham R
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Headless Cross in Worcestershire
Headless Cross is a district within the town of Redditch in Worcestershire, England. The town features distinct districts, with street-name signs displaying white lettering on a blue background for street names and black lettering on white for district names. In the New Town areas, roads are typically named in alphabetical order, and house numbering within cul-de-sac closes begins consecutively from number 1, providing a clear and organized layout for planning applications and local developments.
Property prices in Headless Cross show an average sale price of £287,170, 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 Headless Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Headless Cross 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 Headless Cross includes 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, Headless Cross 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 Headless Cross
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Headless Cross. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Headless Cross.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Headless Cross were tree works (9), outline applications (3), advertising consent (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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