Whittington, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whittington, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whittington are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whittington
Whittington is a village and civil parish located near Worcester, within the District of Wychavon. Situated close to Junction 7 of the M5 motorway, the village is primarily found on its western side, with the motorway running through it. As of the 2021 census, Whittington has a population of 1,499, making it a notable area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,499 (2021) · Area: 419.4 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Worcester
- Parliamentary constituency: Worcester
- LSOA: Worcester 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whittington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whittington.
- 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 Whittington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Whittington.
- - St Philip And St James Church Church Lane Whittington Worcester WR5 2RQ
T1 - Yew - reduce the branches by approx. 50 - 100 cm that are leading in a south easterly direction/Raise the crown to approx. 2 meters/Reduce any over-extended branches T2 - Yew -reduce the branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Astoria House Church Lane Whittington Worcester WR5 2RQ
Single storey rear extension, new patio area, new garage with associated groundworks and landscaping (Variation of condition 2 - Ref W/24/02585/HP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Hillview Cottage Old Road Whittington WR5 2RL
Discharge of Condition 3 (Surface water drainage systems) of Planning Permission number W/25/00538/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Hawthorns Church Lane Whittington WR5 2RQ
One and Two Storey Rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Astoria House Church Lane Whittington Worcester WR5 2RQ
Single storey rear extension, new patio area, new garage with associated groundworks and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Land At (Os 8743 5286) Whittington Road Whittington
Erection of an electric vehicle charging hub including charging infrastructure, parking, canopy with photovoltaic cells, ancillary food kiosk/truck, landscaping, electrical equipment, access and assoc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - No 2 Church View Barns Pond Farm Church Lane Whittington Worcester WR5 2RQ
Erection of Home Office (retropsective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of Whittington in Worcestershire
Whittington is a village and civil parish located near Worcester, within the District of Wychavon. Situated close to Junction 7 of the M5 motorway, the village is primarily found on its western side, with the motorway running through it. As of the 2021 census, Whittington has a population of 1,499, making it a notable area for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,499 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Whittington covers an area of approximately 419.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Whittington show an average sale price of £294,360, 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 Whittington a particularly low-crime area.
Whittington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Whittington. 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 Whittington 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whittington 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 Whittington
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Whittington. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whittington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Whittington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whittington were full planning applications (12), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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