Upper Catshill, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Catshill, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Upper Catshill
Upper Catshill is a village located within the civil parish of Catshill and North Marlbrook in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles north of Bromsgrove and 10 miles south-west of Birmingham, this area has developed around the A38 Turnpike Road since the parish was established in 1844, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £372,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bromsgrove
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
- LSOA: Bromsgrove 007A
Crime Statistics
36 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 15
- anti-social-behaviour: 8
- burglary: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- shoplifting: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Catshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Catshill.
- 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 Upper Catshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Catshill.
- - Garages At Epsom Road Catshill Worcestershire
Demolition of existing garages and erection of 2no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 75 Wildmoor Lane Catshill Worcestershire B61 0PQ
T1 Oak: 25% Overall Crown Reduction
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Upper Catshill in Worcestershire
Upper Catshill is a village located within the civil parish of Catshill and North Marlbrook in the Bromsgrove district of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles north of Bromsgrove and 10 miles south-west of Birmingham, this area has developed around the A38 Turnpike Road since the parish was established in 1844, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Upper Catshill show an average sale price of £372,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Upper Catshill area recorded 36 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Catshill 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.
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Planning Activity in Upper Catshill
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Catshill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upper Catshill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Upper Catshill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Catshill were outline applications (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.