Pixham, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pixham, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pixham are administered by Worcester City Council. View the full Worcester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pixham
Pixham, located just southwest of Dorking in Surrey, is a chapelry within the Dorking parish, situated near the confluence of the River Mole and Pipp Brook. Notably, this area boasts two of Dorking's three railway stations and is conveniently positioned near the junction of the A24 and A25 main roads, making it an important location for planning applications in the region.
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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 Pixham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pixham.
- 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 Pixham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Pixham.
- - Inchincroft 6 Old Road South Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NH
Reduce the north facing side of one willow by approximately 6 meters to property boundary. Reduce height of tree by approximately 3 meters to approximately 12 metres. Reduce remaining canopy of tree i
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-05-07
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A brief summary of Pixham in Worcestershire
Pixham, located just southwest of Dorking in Surrey, is a chapelry within the Dorking parish, situated near the confluence of the River Mole and Pipp Brook. Notably, this area boasts two of Dorking's three railway stations and is conveniently positioned near the junction of the A24 and A25 main roads, making it an important location for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Pixham 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 Pixham a particularly low-crime area.
Pixham 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 Pixham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashmoor Common SSSI; 2 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, Pixham 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 Pixham
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Pixham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Pixham.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pixham were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.