How long do planning decisions take near Lye Head?

The average planning decision time near Lye Head is 28 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 Lye Head?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lye Head?

The most common type of planning application near Lye Head is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lye Head?

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Lye Head, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lye Head, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lye Head are administered by Wyre Forest District Council. View the full Wyre Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wyre Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
LSOA: Wyre Forest 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lye Head.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lye Head.

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 Lye Head based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lye Head.

- The Shrubbery Cross Bank Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2XF
Two storey side extension and first floor front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Gladderbrook Bine Lane Bliss Gate Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9YD
Erection of porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-06-09
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A brief summary of Lye Head in Worcestershire

Lye Head is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lye Head includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bliss Gate Pastures SSSI, Wyre Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Lye Head

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lye Head. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lye Head were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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