How long do planning decisions take near The Lakes?

The average planning decision time near The Lakes is 41 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 The Lakes?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near The Lakes?

The most common type of planning application near The Lakes is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Lakes?

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The Lakes, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Lakes, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Wyre Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Wyre Forest
LSOA: Wyre Forest 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Lakes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Lakes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near The Lakes.

- 22 Yew Tree Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2QD
Tree Works: T1 - English Yew - Reduce by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 3 Newton Close Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2PZ
Single storey front extension and changes to cladding on front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of The Lakes in Worcestershire

The Lakes is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Lakes a particularly low-crime area.

The Lakes has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bewdley, Ribbesford. 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 The Lakes includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brown's Close Meadow SSSI, Wyre Forest SSSI; 18 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, The Lakes 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 The Lakes

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near The Lakes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Lakes were full planning applications (9), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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