How long do planning decisions take near Norton (WR5)?

The average planning decision time near Norton (WR5) is 102 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 Norton (WR5)?

The planning approval rate near Norton (WR5) is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Norton (WR5)?

The most common type of planning application near Norton (WR5) is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Norton (WR5)?

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Norton (WR5), Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norton (WR5), Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Norton (WR5) are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Norton (WR5)

Norton is a village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, just 0.8 miles from the City of Worcester. The village is part of the Norton Juxta Kempsey civil parish and is divided by the M5 motorway, with the historic core situated to the east. This setup may influence planning applications in the area, particularly regarding transport and development considerations.

Population: 1,056 (2021) · Area: 1073.3 km²

District: Wychavon

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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 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norton (WR5).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norton (WR5).

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 Norton (WR5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Norton (WR5).

- Old School Woodbury Lane Norton Worcester WR5 2PT
Discharge of Condition 4 (materials) of planning application W/25/01533/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-06-11
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- 15 Wadborough Road Littleworth WORCESTER WR5 2QJ
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 21 St James Close Littleworth WR5 2QF
Single storey rear extension and alteration to boundary treatments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-28
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- 21 St James Close Littleworth Worcester WR5 2QF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposal of a rear extension with alterations to the rear gate access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Porthkerry 9 St James Close Littleworth WR5 2QF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed formation of habitable room in roofspace with front and rear velux rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-10-30
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- Land At (Os 8833 5059) Wadborough Road Littleworth
Use of land as a caravan site for up to 16 static lodges and associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Norton (WR5) in Worcestershire

Norton (WR5) covers an area of approximately 1073.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Norton (WR5) 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 Norton (WR5) a particularly low-crime area.

Norton (WR5) 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 Norton (WR5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cooksholme Meadows SSSI. 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 Norton (WR5)

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Norton (WR5). Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Norton (WR5) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

With an average of 102 days, decisions near Norton (WR5) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Norton (WR5) were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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