Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Stourport-on-Severn are administered by Wyre Forest District Council. View the full Wyre Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 20,654 (2021)
District: Wyre Forest
Website: http://www.stourporttown.co.uk/town_council.html
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wyre Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
- LSOA: Wyre Forest 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stourport-on-Severn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stourport-on-Severn.
- 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 Stourport-on-Severn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Stourport-on-Severn.
- - 2 Pinta Drive Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9RY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Land At Os 381800 271300 Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire
Condition 14 (Defibrillator) attached to Planning Permission 21/1064/HYB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 37 High Street Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8BD
Exterior shop signage for a coffee shop. Includes main shop sign and hanging wall roundel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Former Minerva Point Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire
Discharge of Condition 9 (Implementation of Agreed Archaeological Work) attached to planning approval ref: 22/0180/HYB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 24 - 25 High Street Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8BJ
Change of Use from Class E (commercial) to Sui Generis (cocktail bar)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 24 - 25 High Street Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8BJ
Change of Use from Class E (commercial) to Sui Generis (cocktail bar)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Minerva Point Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AS
Discharge of Conditions 46 (Car Park Management Plan), 47 (HGV Management Plan) and 48 (Travel Plan) attached to planning approval ref: 22/0180/HYB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Minerva Point Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AS
Advertisement consent for the display of 2No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 4No. non-illuminated vinyl signs and 1No. internally illuminated totem sign comprising 3No. signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 32 High Street Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8BE
1 x Non Illuminated Fascia Sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 7 Canal Side Holly Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9BD
Removal of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (windows and doors), 5 (Photographic Survey) and 6 (CEMP) attached to 19/0089/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Minerva Point Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AS
Discharge of conditions 8 (Part 2 (Archaeological Watching Brief Written Scheme of Investigation)) attached to Planning Permission 22/0180/HYB (including non-material amendment approval 25/0522/NMA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Lock House 9 Parkes Passage Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9EB
Tree Works: Felling of Christmas Tree (1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land On The West Side Of Baldwin Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire
Non Material Amendment to approved site layout to include altered parking arrangements and internal floor plan layout of approved house types.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 Baldwin Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AU
Two storey side extension and new porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land At The Rear Of 36 To 42 Bond Gardens Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9FT
Willows x 3 - Coppice due to condition
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Minerva Point Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AS
Discharge of Conditions 18 (Site and Floor Levels), 19 (External Materials), 25 (Refuse Storage), 27 (Boundary Treatments), 30 (Substation), 37 (Imported Soils) and 51 (Bollards) attached to planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 110 The Birches Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9NR
Cut back branches of Alder tree that are approaching dwelling by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Timotex House Lodge Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9HE
Discharge of Condition 2 (External Materials), 5 (L1 Historic Building Recording), 8 (CEMP - Biodiversity), 10 (Contaminated Land), 11 (Means of Enclosure) and 13 (Planting Scheme) attached to plannin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 12A Foundry Street Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 8EB
Change of use of premises from office (Use Class E) to holiday let (Use Class C3), construction of a single storey extension and associated alterations and replacement of rainwater goods and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Minerva Point Worcester Road Stourport On Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AS
Discharge of Conditions 40 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Plans) and 41 (Surface Water Management Strategy) and part-discharge of Condition 8 (Archaeology Demolition Statement) attached to planning
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stourport-on-Severn a particularly low-crime area.
Stourport-on-Severn has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stourport-on-Severn No. 1, No data available for publication by HE, Gilgal, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Stourport-on-Severn No. 2, Areley KIngs. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Stourport-on-Severn includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hartlebury Common and Hillditch Coppice SSSI, Wilden Marsh and Meadows SSSI, River Stour Flood Plain SSSI. 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, Stourport-on-Severn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stourporttown.co.uk/town_council.html. 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 Stourport-on-Severn
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Stourport-on-Severn. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stourport-on-Severn.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stourport-on-Severn were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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