Matchborough, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Matchborough, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Redditch
- Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
- LSOA: Redditch 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Matchborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Matchborough.
- 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 Matchborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Matchborough.
- - 42 Cherington Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 0BB
T1 Oak Crown reduction 2-3 meters back to profuse reduction points. Clear over hand from house extension 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 46 Eathorpe Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 0HQ
Erection of single storey rear extension (with demolition of existing conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 6 Allensmore Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 0AS
The tree is an oak tree which is on part of ground you own and part of my garden.The tree has not been cut back for 30 years and branches now reach above my house.I need permission to trim the length
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-08-24
View full details - - 9 Bartestree Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 0AZ
Oak tree in rear garden, reduce crown over 31 Croome close by 2-3m to suitable growth points, reduce height by a maximum of 1.5m to suitable points, crown lift to 3-4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2024-06-02
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A brief summary of Matchborough in Worcestershire
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 £271,815, 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 Matchborough a particularly low-crime area.
Matchborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Matchborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ipsley Alders Marsh 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Matchborough
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Matchborough. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Matchborough maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Matchborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Matchborough were tree works (4), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.