Ombersley, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ombersley, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Ombersley
Ombersley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, encompassing several rural areas and small hamlets, including Holt Fleet, notable for Thomas Telford's historic Holt Fleet Bridge over the River Severn. With a population of 2,407 as of the 2021 census, Ombersley has been part of a grouped parish council with the nearby parish of Doverdale since 1973, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,407 (2021) · Area: 3183.7 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ombersley.
- 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 Ombersley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ombersley.
- - Ombersley And Doverdale Tennis Club Droitwich Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0DR
Discharge of Condition 3 (drainage) and Condition 4 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning application W/25/02821/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - White House Hill Top Lane Ombersley WR9 0ES
Discharge of conditions 2 (contamination); and 3 (cycle parking) of planning permission W/24/01921/GPMAE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Ombersley And Doverdale Tennis Club Droitwich Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0DR
Erection of proposed second Padel court
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Ivy House Chapel Lane Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0DT
Discharge of Condition 3 on granted Planning approval W/24/01689/FUL (CEMP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Raymond House Holt Fleet Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0HG
Removal, inspection, and reinstatement of all existing roof and ridge tiles, including associated underlay and leadwork, with specific provisions for ecological considerations (bat access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Byfleet House Main Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0DP
Installation of solar panels to the front elevation of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 17 Apple Tree Walk Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0HQ
Single storey side and rear extension, replacement of two front elevation windows and installation of rooflight to rear. (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Land At (Os 8427 6369) Apple Tree Walk Ombersley
Proposed construction of 9 dwellings consisting of a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms (including 1no ‘first home’), including new vehicular access, turning and parking, and green infrastructure
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Kings Arms Hotel Main Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0EW
Construction of dwarf wall and replacement picket fencing (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Knott Field Nurseries Holt Fleet Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0HG
Change of use of land for the siting of 10 No holiday glamping units, associated site office/accommodation and site infrastructure including solar array and battery storage (part retrospective) as app
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Tine Cottage Main Road Ombersley Worcestershire WR9 0DS
Non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission W/23/00001/HP. Changes to external doors and windows and roof windows and omission of oak framed canopy to porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Ombersley in Worcestershire
Ombersley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, encompassing several rural areas and small hamlets, including Holt Fleet, notable for Thomas Telford's historic Holt Fleet Bridge over the River Severn. With a population of 2,407 as of the 2021 census, Ombersley has been part of a grouped parish council with the nearby parish of Doverdale since 1973, making it a key location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,407 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Ombersley covers an area of approximately 3183.7 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 Ombersley show an average sale price of £317,450, 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 Ombersley a particularly low-crime area.
Ombersley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Uphampton, Ombersley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ombersley includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Ombersley
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ombersley. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ombersley.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Ombersley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ombersley were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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