Rock, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rock, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rock are administered by Wyre Forest District Council. View the full Wyre Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rock
Rock is a charming village and civil parish located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, just southwest of Bewdley. With a population of 2,366 recorded in the 2001 census, the area offers a blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,672 (2021)
District: Wyre Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 035E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rock.
- 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 Rock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Rock.
- - 2 Timberdyne Close Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9RT
High Hedge Complaint: Ivy Cottage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land To The South Of Millennium Green Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Rock Worcestershire
Steel portal frame hay straw and machinery store
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Fairfield Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Rock Worcestershire DY14 9SE
Single and two storey side and rear extensions to residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Abrooks Cottage Quarry Road Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Clee View Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Rock Worcestershire DY14 9RX
Extension to form first floor accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 2 Stone Cottages Quarry Road Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SF
Construction of new 2 bedroom dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - 2 Stone Cottages Quarry Road Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SF
Construction of a first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Conningswick Farm Greenway Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SG
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural buildings to 3No. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2024-01-11
View full details - - Quarry Cottage Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SE
Change of use of section of land to garden and erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 43 Rectory Lane Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9RU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2021-11-10
View full details - - Four Winds Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Kidderminster DY14 9RX
Detached Oak Framed Double Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2021-11-02
View full details - - Conningswick Farm Greenway Rock Kidderminster DY14 9SG
Erection of single storey side extension and installation of subterranean filtration tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2021-04-23
View full details - - 6 Timberdyne Close Rock Kidderminster DY14 9RT
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2021-01-05
View full details - - Chepstow Cottage Greenway Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SQ
Removal of Condition 5 attached to Planning Permission WF.789/04 to reinstate permitted development rights for the dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-09-05
View full details - - Chepstow Cottage Greenway Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SQ
Demolition of existing lean-to and construction of two single storey side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-09-05
View full details - - Church House Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Rock Worcestershire DY14 9RX
Replacement of all windows and external doors to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-08-28
View full details - - Church View Cottage Porchbrook Road Rock Cross Rock Worcestershire DY14 9RX
Proposed open porch and single rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-08-25
View full details - - Conningswick Farm Greenway Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9SG
Change of use of Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2020-01-06
View full details - - 24 Rectory Lane Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9RS
Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and alterations to garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2019-11-25
View full details - - 2 Rectory Lane Rock Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9RS
New raised driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2019-09-25
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A brief summary of Rock in Worcestershire
Rock is a charming village and civil parish located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, just southwest of Bewdley. With a population of 2,366 recorded in the 2001 census, the area offers a blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,672 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wyre Forest district.
Property prices in Rock show an average sale price of £251,245, 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 Rock a particularly low-crime area.
Rock 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 Rock 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, Rock 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 Rock
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Rock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rock were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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