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Planning in Matchborough

Approved
93%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Matchborough in the last 24 months, from Bromsgrove District Council's planning register.

Decided by Bromsgrove District CouncilCouncil page

Around Matchborough

Postcode districts

B98 128 applications in the last 12 monthsB80 26 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bromsgrove District Council

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About Matchborough

Matchborough is a district within the town of Redditch, located in Worcestershire, England. The area features a distinct street signage system, with white lettering on a blue background for street names and black lettering on a white background for district names. In the New Town sections, roads follow an alphabetical naming convention, while houses in cul-de-sacs are numbered consecutively, starting from number 1, providing clarity for planning and navigation.

Property prices in Matchborough show an average sale price of £287,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Matchborough has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Matchborough 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 Matchborough, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Matchborough. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were outline applications (2), tree works (2), telecoms (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Matchborough?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Matchborough. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Matchborough?
The average planning decision time near Matchborough is 57 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 Matchborough?
The planning approval rate near Matchborough is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Matchborough?
The most common type of planning application near Matchborough is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Matchborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Matchborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.