How long do planning decisions take near Long Bank?

The average planning decision time near Long Bank is 25 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 Long Bank?

The planning approval rate near Long Bank is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Long Bank?

The most common type of planning application near Long Bank is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Long Bank?

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Long Bank, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Long Bank, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,543 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 035E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Long Bank.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Bank.

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 Long Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Long Bank.

- Rock Coppice Church Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2UH
THE ADDITION OF A FIRST FLOOR TO AN EXISTING BUNGALOW
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Rock Coppice Church Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2UH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Rock Coppice Church Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2UH
Single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Rock Coppice Church Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2UH
Single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Ambleside Church Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2UH
Proposed single-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Long Bank in Worcestershire

Long Bank is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Long Bank show an average sale price of £331,543, 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 Long Bank a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Long Bank includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brown's Close Meadow SSSI, Wyre Forest SSSI; 9 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, Long Bank 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 Long Bank

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Long Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Bank may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Long Bank were outline applications (5), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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