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Planning in Stourport-on-Severn

Approved
94%
59 of 60 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stourport-on-Severn in the last 24 months, from Wyre Forest District Council's planning register.

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About Stourport-on-Severn

Stourport-on-Severn, commonly known as Stourport, is a town and civil parish located in the Wyre Forest District of North Worcestershire, England. Situated just 4 miles south of Kidderminster along the River Severn, it had a population of 20,653 as of the 2021 census. This growing town presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial development. The town has a population of approximately 20,654 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wyre Forest district.

Property prices in Stourport-on-Severn show an average sale price of £281,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stourport-on-Severn has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stourport-on-Severn 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stourporttown.co.uk/town_council.html.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stourport-on-Severn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Stourport-on-Severn. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (12), advertising consent (5).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stourport-on-Severn?
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Stourport-on-Severn. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stourport-on-Severn?
The average planning decision time near Stourport-on-Severn is 54 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 Stourport-on-Severn?
The planning approval rate near Stourport-on-Severn is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stourport-on-Severn?
The most common type of planning application near Stourport-on-Severn is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stourport-on-Severn?
You can search and track planning applications near Stourport-on-Severn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.