Kidderminster, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Kidderminster are administered by Wyre Forest District Council. View the full Wyre Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kidderminster
Kidderminster is a vibrant market town in Worcestershire, located 18 miles south-west of Birmingham and 15 miles north of Worcester. Nestled between the River Stour and the River Severn, it boasts a population of approximately 57,400 as of the 2021 census. The town's rich history and community connections, including its twinning with Husum, Germany, make it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 57,409 (2021)
District: Wyre Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
- LSOA: Wyre Forest 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kidderminster.
- 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 Kidderminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
218 planning applications found near Kidderminster.
- - Unit 20A Weavers Wharf Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1AA
Internally illuminated elevational signage to south, west and north facing elevations of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Brook House 25 Blakebrook Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AP
Cherry Tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Verge Adjacent To 13 Summer Place Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6QH
Lime tree in verge adjacant to 13 Summer Place, Kidderminster. It is proposed to reduce the crown of the tree back to its previous reduction points. The crown is currently in direct contact with the n
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Electricity Sub Station St Marys Ringway Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2JG
Prior Notification for Demolition of a section of wall measuring approximately 8.5 metres in length, to enable works to access the covered lock by-weir for inspections and maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Tower House Park Lane Kidderminster Worcestershire
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Drainage Strategy), 10 (Landscaping), 17 (Parking Spaces), 18 (Vehicle Access Closures) and 20 (Cycle Parking) attached to planning approval ref: 24/0463/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 131 Wood Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6UA
Installation of external wall insulation and render finish.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 53 Brook Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RH
Demolition of existing store and utility and replacement with single storey side extension and front canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 9 Summer Place Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6QH
Fell conifer tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 2 Blakebrook Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AP
Acacia Tree - Crown reduction by 1-2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 111 Franchise Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6SP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Piano Building Weavers Wharf Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1AA
Advertisement Consent for the display of two non illuminated advertisements consisting of occupant directory to new entrance area and lettering to say the words 'The Piano Building'.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 3 St Johns Close Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6YQ
Certification of Lawfulness (Proposed) use of C3 dwellinghouse as C4 House of Multiple Occupancy
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 40 Claughton Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6PU
Discharge of Conditions 10 (Planting), 12 (Badgers), 13 (Ecology) and 14 (Energy) of Planning Approval 21/0605/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - The Robinias 26B Blakebrook Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AP
T1 Sycamore Tree - Fell, T2 Two Holly Trees - Crown Lift to 2.4m and epicormic growth removal of roadside Hollies and 3. Horse Chestnut and Holly Tree - Reduce branch growth up to 2m from neighbour's
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 3 St Johns Close Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6YQ
Change of use from C3 to C4 (HMO) for up to 6 people
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 61 Cobden Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RP
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - 27 Blakebrook Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AP
Condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage) of Approved Planning Permission 24/0865/HOU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 27 Blakebrook Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AP
Variation of conditions 2 (materials) and 6 (approved plans) attached to Planning Approval 24/0865/HOU
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 12 Cedar Crescent Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AQ
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RJ
Non Material amendment to previously approved scheme 24/0437/FUL (reduction of 51 windows to 26 windows and link bridge adjusted to suit existing fall).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-02-21
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A brief summary of Kidderminster in Worcestershire
Kidderminster is a vibrant market town in Worcestershire, located 18 miles south-west of Birmingham and 15 miles north of Worcester. Nestled between the River Stour and the River Severn, it boasts a population of approximately 57,400 as of the 2021 census. The town's rich history and community connections, including its twinning with Husum, Germany, make it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 57,409 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wyre Forest district.
Property prices in Kidderminster show an average sale price of £251,245, 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 Kidderminster a particularly low-crime area.
Kidderminster has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Street, Vicar Street and Exchange Street, Blakebrook, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Green Street. 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 Kidderminster includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Devil's Spittleful SSSI, Stourvale Marsh SSSI, Puxton Marshes SSSI. 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, Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Kidderminster. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kidderminster.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kidderminster were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (21), outline applications (19). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 92 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 50 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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