How long do planning decisions take near Upper Gambolds?

The average planning decision time near Upper Gambolds is 57 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 Upper Gambolds?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Gambolds?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Gambolds is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Gambolds?

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Upper Gambolds, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Gambolds, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Gambolds are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 014E

Crime Statistics

15 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 10
anti-social-behaviour: 3
public-order: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Gambolds.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gambolds based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Upper Gambolds in Worcestershire

Upper Gambolds is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Upper Gambolds show an average sale price of £372,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 15 crimes reported in the Upper Gambolds area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Upper Gambolds has one conservation area within its boundaries: Worcester and Birmingham Canal. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Upper Gambolds

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Upper Gambolds. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

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

At 57 days on average, decisions near Upper Gambolds slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Gambolds were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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