How long do planning decisions take near Lower Westmancote?

The average planning decision time near Lower Westmancote is 66 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 Lower Westmancote?

The planning approval rate near Lower Westmancote is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Westmancote?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Westmancote is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Westmancote?

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Lower Westmancote, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Westmancote, Worcestershire.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tewkesbury
Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
LSOA: Tewkesbury 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Westmancote.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Westmancote.

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 Lower Westmancote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Westmancote.

- 47 Hill Close Westmancote Bredon Tewkesbury GL20 7EW
Single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Lower Westmancote in Worcestershire

Lower Westmancote is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Westmancote a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Westmancote has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bredons Norton, Bredon, Westmancote, Kemerton. 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 Lower Westmancote includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bredon Hill SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bredon Hill. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lower Westmancote

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lower Westmancote. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lower Westmancote maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Lower Westmancote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Westmancote were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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