Upton Warren, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upton Warren, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upton Warren are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upton Warren
Upton Warren is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, conveniently positioned just off the A38 road between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa. Nestled along the banks of the River Salwarpe, the parish includes the small hamlet of Cooksey Green and had a population of 291 according to the 2001 census, making it a quaint community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 354 (2021) · Area: 1002.4 km²
District: Wychavon
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromsgrove
- Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
- LSOA: Bromsgrove 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upton Warren.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upton Warren.
- 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 Upton Warren based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Upton Warren.
- - Former Line Hill House Woodcote Lane Upton Warren Worcestershire
Completion of works authorised by application 23/0697/S73 for the erection of a replacement dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wyre Forest | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Homestead Lakeside Court Worcester Road Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EY
Proposed new windows and doors to Workshop/Office building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Rectory Farm Rectory Lane Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EL
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 5 (CEMP), 7 (Accoustic Barrier) and 14 (LEMP of Planning Permission Ref: W/22/02326/FUL (Development and operation of a Battery Energy Storage Facility and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Rectory Farm Rectory Lane Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EL
Discharge of condition 1 (commencement of development) of planning permission reference W/23/02379/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Rectory Farm Rectory Lane Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EL
Discharge of Condition 1 (Commencement of Development) of planning permission W/23/02379/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Rectory Farm Rectory Lane Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EL
Discharge of conditions 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 14 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission W/23/02379/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Swan Garage Worcester Road Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7ES
Demolition of existing car wash and provision of a Valeting Hub, incorporating 4 no. Jet Washes and Car Care Facilities, with Associated Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Homestead Lakeside Court Worcester Road Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EY
Change of Use of existing workshop building to create 1no. dwelling with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Homestead Lakeside Court Worcester Road Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EY
Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use from commercial, business and service to one dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Homestead Lakeside Court Worcester Road Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EY
Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use from commercial, business and service to two dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Sunningdale Worcester Road Upton Warren Bromsgrove B61 7EU
Proposed New Single Storey Offices, Joinery Workshop and Timber Store as approved under 09/02199 and for the erection of three new compact storage buildings to replace the established external storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2020-02-27
View full details - - Nuthatch, Lakeside Court, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EY
Replacement door and windows to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2015-10-09
View full details - - Woodpecker Cottage, Lakeside Court, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EY
Single storey extension forming WC and shower room to aid mobility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2013-05-03
View full details - - Mallards, Lakeside Court, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EY
Rear single storey kitchen extension and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2013-02-22
View full details - - Mallards, Lakeside Court, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EY
Rear single storey kitchen extension and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2013-02-22
View full details - - Devon House, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EU
Various signs for hand car wash.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2011-02-24
View full details - - Sunningdale, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EU
Proposed New Single Storey Offices, Joinery Workshop and Timber Store (Renewal of Planning Approval W/03/01170/CU)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2009-09-11
View full details - - Sunningdale, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EU
Demolition of existing building and proposed New Single Storey Offices, Joinery Workshop and Timber Store (Renewal of Planning Approval W/03/01170/CU)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2009-05-07
View full details - - Chichester Caravans, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 7EX
PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WORKSHOP
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2007-12-10
View full details - - Unit 1B Hobden Hall Farm, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4DU
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF PLANNING PERMISSION W/01/00090/CU (DATED 5TH APRIL 2001) TO PERMIT PART STORAGE USE WITHIN CLASS B8 IN RESPECT OF THE STORAGE OF GOODS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MAIL ORDER PART O
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2006-07-03
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A brief summary of Upton Warren in Worcestershire
Upton Warren is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, conveniently positioned just off the A38 road between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa. Nestled along the banks of the River Salwarpe, the parish includes the small hamlet of Cooksey Green and had a population of 291 according to the 2001 census, making it a quaint community for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 354 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Upton Warren covers an area of approximately 1002.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upton Warren a particularly low-crime area.
Upton Warren has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upton Warren, Worcester and Birmingham Canal. 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 Upton Warren includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upton Warren Pools SSSI. 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 Upton Warren
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Upton Warren. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Upton Warren.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Upton Warren slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upton Warren were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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