Norton (WR11), Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norton (WR11), Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Norton (WR11) are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Norton (WR11)
Norton is a village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, just 0.8 miles from the City of Worcester. It is part of the Norton Juxta Kempsey civil parish and is divided by the M5 motorway, with the historical centre situated to the east. This proximity to a major city and transport links may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 1,056 (2021) · Area: 1073.3 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £302,102 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Norton (WR11).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norton (WR11).
- 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 (WR11) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Norton (WR11).
- - 74 Lenchwick Lane Lenchwick Evesham WR11 4TG
Permission in Principle for 1 no. dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 6 Heathfield Road Norton Evesham WR11 4TQ
Erection of a first floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension and installation of rooflights to the front elevation to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Cranbrook Lenchwick Lane Lenchwick Evesham WR11 4TG
Non-Material Amendments to Ref W/22/00826/HP for reducing the depth of the proposed extension to give an internal extension dimension of 5meters, plus amend the proposed pitched roof to a flat roof ov
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Manor Farmhouse Lenchwick Lane Lenchwick EVESHAM WR11 4TG
Change of use from farm building into additional accommodation as approved under planning reference 89/00882 - removal of condition 2.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Norton (WR11) in Worcestershire
Norton is a village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, just 0.8 miles from the City of Worcester. It is part of the Norton Juxta Kempsey civil parish and is divided by the M5 motorway, with the historical centre situated to the east. This proximity to a major city and transport links may influence planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,056 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Norton (WR11) 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 (WR11) show an average sale price of £302,102, 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 (WR11) a particularly low-crime area.
Norton (WR11) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Norton and Lenchwick. 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 (WR11) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Norton (WR11) 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 Norton (WR11)
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Norton (WR11). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Norton (WR11).
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Norton (WR11) were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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
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