Holy Cross, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holy Cross, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holy Cross are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holy Cross
Holy Cross is a quaint hamlet within the village of Clent in Worcestershire, England. Primarily residential, it features notable local amenities including the Bell and Cross public house, Clent Parish Hall, and Clent Primary School, making it a focal point for community activities and potential planning developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,845 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromsgrove
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
- LSOA: Bromsgrove 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holy Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holy 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 Holy Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Holy Cross.
- - Land Off Bromsgrove Road Stourbridge Worcestershire DY9 9TY
Application for Permission in Principle for the Erection of Up to Four Dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Giles House Farm Bromsgrove Road Stourbridge Worcestershire DY9 9TY
Proposed conversion and extension of agricultural building to 4 No. Dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 8 Pool Furlong Holy Cross Worcestershire DY9 9RE
Demolition of existing garage/lean to and erection of replacement garage/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Orchard End Holy Cross Lane Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 9SH
Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Holy Cross in Worcestershire
Holy Cross is a quaint hamlet within the village of Clent in Worcestershire, England. Primarily residential, it features notable local amenities including the Bell and Cross public house, Clent Parish Hall, and Clent Primary School, making it a focal point for community activities and potential planning developments.
Property prices in Holy Cross show an average sale price of £250,845, 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 Holy Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Holy Cross has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clent, Belbroughton, Holy Cross. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holy 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 Holy Cross
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Holy Cross. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Holy Cross maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holy Cross were outline applications (3), tree works (2), amendments (1).
Nearby Towns
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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.