Washford, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Washford, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Washford are administered by Redditch Borough Council. View the full Redditch Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Washford
Redditch, located in Worcestershire, England, is a town and local government district characterized by its division into distinct areas. Street signage in Redditch features white lettering for street names on a blue background, with district names displayed in black on white below. Notably, in the New Town sections, roads are typically named in alphabetical order, and houses in cul-de-sacs are numbered consecutively, starting from one. This information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Redditch
- Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
- LSOA: Redditch 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Washford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Washford.
- 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 Washford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Washford.
- - Hillcrest Birmingham Road Mappleborough Green Studley B80 7BJ
Single storey detached garage and garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Rockline Industries Ltd Unit 25 The Washford Industrial Estate Heming Road Redditch Worcestershire B98 0DH
T1 Large oak tree located at rear of property running alongside icknield st drive, T1 has been heavily reduced on one side historically, the customer requested for new growth that has formed to be red
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bromsgrove Redditch | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Washford in Worcestershire
Redditch, located in Worcestershire, England, is a town and local government district characterized by its division into distinct areas. Street signage in Redditch features white lettering for street names on a blue background, with district names displayed in black on white below. Notably, in the New Town sections, roads are typically named in alphabetical order, and houses in cul-de-sacs are numbered consecutively, starting from one. This information is essential for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Washford show an average sale price of £287,170, 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 Washford a particularly low-crime area.
Washford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Washford 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 Washford
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Washford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Washford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Washford were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
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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.