Himbleton, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Himbleton, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Himbleton are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Himbleton
Himbleton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Droitwich and 7.5 miles northeast of Worcester. The parish, which includes the hamlet of Shell, is home to the Anglican Church of Saint Mary Magdalene and had a population of 415 in 2001. This charming community offers potential for planning applications in a rural setting with historical significance.
Population: 468 (2021) · Area: 961.0 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Himbleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Himbleton.
- 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 Himbleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Himbleton.
- - Land At (Os 9469 5839) Himbleton
Technical Details Consent for the erection of 3 dwellings linked to permission in principle W/23/01754/PIP
Status: Undecided | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land at OS 9463 5855 Church Lane Himbleton
Undertake tree works as deailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Winnowings Church Lane Himbleton Droitwich Spa WR9 7LG
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Granary Church Lane Himbleton WR9 7LG
The construction of a timber framed garage adjoining the southern gable end of The Granary to replace an existing shed, to include a short block paved access drive. Open timber framed porch to the pro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Himbleton Views Neight Hill Himbleton Droitwich Spa WR9 7LE
Erection of 3no. dwellings, new access and landscaping following the grant of Permission in Principle (Ref. W/23/02419/PIP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-14
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A brief summary of Himbleton in Worcestershire
Himbleton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Droitwich and 7.5 miles northeast of Worcester. The parish, which includes the hamlet of Shell, is home to the Anglican Church of Saint Mary Magdalene and had a population of 415 in 2001. This charming community offers potential for planning applications in a rural setting with historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 468 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Himbleton covers an area of approximately 961.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Himbleton show an average sale price of £317,450, 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 Himbleton a particularly low-crime area.
Himbleton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Huddington, Himbleton. 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 Himbleton includes 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, Himbleton 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 Himbleton
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Himbleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 305 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Himbleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 305 days, decisions near Himbleton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 11-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Himbleton were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.