How long do planning decisions take near Hill End?

The average planning decision time near Hill End is 46 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 Hill End?

The planning approval rate near Hill End is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill End?

The most common type of planning application near Hill End is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Hill End, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill End, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hill End are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,522 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wychavon
Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
LSOA: Wychavon 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill End.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Hill End.

- 4 High Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8EW
Discharge of condition 3.2 (full schedule of works) and condition 3.4 (external and internal joinery details) of planning permission reference 21/02632/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-07-07
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- 4 High Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8EW
Application for a Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning approval W/21/02631/FUL - Revised staff entrance location, removing recessed bin store
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Land At (Os 9078 6315) Winslow Avenue Droitwich Spa
Construction of 1no. dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Waitrose Salt Way Droitwich Spa WR9 8LB
Variation of Condition 29 (Servicing Hours) of planning permission W/01/01700/PN. (Construction of foodstore with associated parking, landscaping & market kiosk building)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Land At (Os 9057 6362) Pridzor Road Droitwich Spa
Prior notification for a new Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 1-3 Hanbury Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8PL
Advertisement of individual white painted letters onto existing brick gable end and one white painted mural and lighting to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 3 Heriotts Court Droitwich Spa WR9 8HJ
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-27
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- 3 Heriotts Court Droitwich Spa WR9 8HJ
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-02-14
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- 103 Winslow Avenue DROITWICH SPA WR9 8PS
Permission in Principle for one dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-02-04
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- Land At (Os 9078 6315) Winslow Avenue Droitwich Spa
Erection of two detached dwellings and associated access, driveways, parking and landscaping.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Hill End in Worcestershire

Hill End is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Hill End show an average sale price of £357,522, 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 Hill End a particularly low-crime area.

Hill End has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Droitwich Spa, Droitwich Link Canal, Hadzor, Droitwich 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.

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Planning Activity in Hill End

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Hill End. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Hill End.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hill End were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.

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