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Planning in Lye Head

Approved
80%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lye Head in the last 24 months, from Wyre Forest District Council's planning register.

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Around Lye Head

Postcode districts

DY14 99 applications in the last 12 monthsDY12 214 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wyre Forest District Council

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About Lye Head

Lye Head is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Lye Head show an average sale price of £309,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lye Head area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lye Head a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lye Head has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lye Head 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lye Head, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lye Head. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lye Head?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lye Head. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lye Head?
The average planning decision time near Lye Head is 71 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 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lye Head?
The most common type of planning application near Lye Head is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lye Head?
You can search and track planning applications near Lye Head on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.