How long do planning decisions take near Lower Wick?

The average planning decision time near Lower Wick is 37 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 Wick?

The planning approval rate near Lower Wick is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Lower Wick is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Wick?

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Lower Wick, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Wick, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Wick are administered by Worcester City Council. View the full Worcester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lower Wick

Lower Wick is a quaint hamlet in Gloucestershire, England, positioned approximately five miles southwest of Dursley and eighteen miles from Gloucester. Nestled within the civil parish of Alkington, it offers a serene setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to larger urban centres like Bristol, located fifteen miles to the northeast.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Worcester
Parliamentary constituency: Worcester
LSOA: Worcester 012E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Wick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lower Wick.

- 2 Regina Close Worcester WR2 4DA
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (landscaping) of planning permission 25/00850/HP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Worcester | Date: 2025-11-26
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- 2 Regina Close Worcester WR2 4DA
Erection of 1.8m high fencing to extend enclosed garden area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Worcester | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Lower Wick in Worcestershire

Property prices in Lower Wick show an average sale price of £294,360, 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 Lower Wick a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Wick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Riverside. 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 Wick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Teme 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, Lower Wick 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 Lower Wick

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lower Wick. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lower Wick.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Wick were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), outline applications (1). 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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