Pirton, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pirton, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pirton are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pirton
Pirton is a historic village located in Worcestershire, England, with roots dating back to at least 1086, when it was recorded as Peritone in the Domesday Book. Its name, derived from Old English 'pirigetūn', translates to 'settlement growing with pear trees', reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. This quaint village may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike.
Population: 158 (2021) · Area: 683.3 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: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pirton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pirton.
- 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 Pirton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Pirton.
- - Swanbrook Farm Swanbrook Pirton Worcester WR8 9EL
New glazed link to connect house and barn; conversion of barn to residential accommodation; alterations to house including replacement windows and doors, internal layout changes, new bay window to rea
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Swanbrook Farm Swanbrook Pirton Worcester WR8 9EL
New glazed link to connect house and barn; conversion of barn to residential accommodation; alterations to house including replacement windows and doors, internal layout changes, new bay window to rea
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Swanbrook House Swanbrook Pirton Worcester WR8 9EL
Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to 2no Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and for building operations necessary for the conversion
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Barn at (OS 8834 4788) Swanbrook Pirton
Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 1 dwelling and associated operational development
Status: Unresolved | Type: Other | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - Pool Cottage Hill Road Pirton Worcester WR8 9EW
Replacement of 15 rotten windows to match existing and installation of 10 new lights (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - Land At (Os 8815 4772) Swanbrook Pirton
Proposed agricultural irrigation pool
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-02-01
View full details - - Land At (Os 8815 4772) Swanbrook Pirton
agricultural glasshouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-02-01
View full details - - Swanbrook House Swanbrook Pirton Worcester WR8 9EL
Various timber frame repairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2020-12-30
View full details - - Pool Cottage Hill Road Pirton Worcester WR8 9EW
Proposed running repair works in connection with chimneys, rebuilt with appropriate materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2020-01-10
View full details - - Pool Cottage Hill Road Pirton Worcester WR8 9EW
Proposed running repairs and replacement works in connection with roofs, new shingle tiles to match existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2019-12-10
View full details - - 1 St Peters Close Pirton Worcester WR8 9EH
Internal alterations to existing residential property including window alterations to ground and first floor, external installation of a Calor Gas storage tank, alterations to garden walling, fences,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2018-07-19
View full details - - The Forge Pirton WR8 9EJ
Non- Material Amendments to 17/01244/HP to increase the width of each bay of the carport by 8 inches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2017-09-07
View full details - - Knights Villa Swanbrook Pirton Worcester WR8 9EL
Siting of a container (Retrospective) and proposed timber horizontal cladding to match existing. Form a covered way link to existing agricultural buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2017-08-21
View full details - - The Forge Worcester Road to Hill Road Pirton Worcs WR8 9EJ
Proposed single storey car port to the frontage of an existing detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2017-06-14
View full details - - Hermitage House, Hill Road, Pirton, Worcester, WR8 9EN
Oak framed garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2017-05-09
View full details - - Swanbrook House, Swanbrook, Pirton, Worcester, WR8 9EL
To install a 16 panel(4kw) solar pv system to front/south facing roof pitch of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2016-07-15
View full details - - Knights Villa, Swanbrook, Pirton, Worcester, WR8 9EL
Outline application for 2 linked detached dwellings and access to highway
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2016-06-30
View full details - - Swanbrook House, Swanbrook, Pirton, Worcester, WR8 9EL
To install a 16 panel(4kw) solar pv system to front/south facing roof pitch of garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2016-06-13
View full details - - 1 St Peters Close, Pirton, WR8 9EH
Change of use of land to domestic curtilage and construction of garden shed/summerhouse and chicken coop. Extension of driveway and creation of new parking area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2016-03-30
View full details - - Sunshine Cottage, Pirton, WR8 9EJ
Detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2015-11-23
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A brief summary of Pirton in Worcestershire
Pirton is a historic village located in Worcestershire, England, with roots dating back to at least 1086, when it was recorded as Peritone in the Domesday Book. Its name, derived from Old English 'pirigetūn', translates to 'settlement growing with pear trees', reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. This quaint village may offer unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 158 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Pirton covers an area of approximately 683.3 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 Pirton 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 Pirton a particularly low-crime area.
Pirton 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 Pirton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Pirton 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 Pirton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Pirton. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Pirton.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pirton were other applications (4), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
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