How long do planning decisions take near Stone?

The average planning decision time near Stone is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Stone?

The planning approval rate near Stone is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stone?

The most common type of planning application near Stone is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stone?

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Stone, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stone, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stone are administered by Wyre Forest District Council. View the full Wyre Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stone

Stone is a village and civil parish located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, with roots tracing back to its Anglo-Saxon origins. Situated just two miles southeast of Kidderminster, the village is conveniently accessed via the A448 road leading to Bromsgrove, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.

Population: 793 (2021)

District: Wyre Forest

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £296,378 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
LSOA: Wyre Forest 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stone.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stone.

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 Stone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Stone.

- Land At Os 385200 275500 Comberton Road Kidderminster Worcestershire
Discharge of Condition 8 (Land Contamination) and part-discharge of Condition 20 (HMMP) related to Phase 1 attached to planning approval ref: 22/0226/EIA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 31 Stanklyn Lane Stone Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 4AP
Erection of garage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Stone in Worcestershire

Property prices in Stone show an average sale price of £296,378, 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 Stone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stone 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.

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Planning Activity in Stone

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Stone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stone were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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