Wickhamford, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wickhamford, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wickhamford are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wickhamford
Wickhamford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Worcestershire, England, along the A44 road, conveniently positioned between Evesham and Broadway. This historic settlement, first recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as Wiquene, was once owned by Evesham Abbey. The name Wickhamford intriguingly combines elements that may reference either a tribal name or the Welsh term for 'wood moor,' and it features a ford that adds to its rural charm, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Population: 731 (2021) · Area: 512.9 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £302,102 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wickhamford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wickhamford.
- 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 Wickhamford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
137 planning applications found near Wickhamford.
- - Whitfurrows Farm Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use from office/showroom/store building (class E) to one dwellinghouse (class C3)
Status: Permitted | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Finnick 48 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford EVESHAM WR11 7RT
Proposed conversion of existing garage. to include new pitched roof and dormer. to create annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Sandyacre Longdon Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RP
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission W/24/01430/FUL for demolition of retail buildings, change of use of land and construction of 6 no. residential dwellings (Variation of condition 2 Ref. W/
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Tower View Farm Longdon Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RP
Removal of Condition 3 (Agricultural Occupancy) of Planning Permission 86/00546 for the Construction of an agricultural bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 23 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Siting of shepherds hut in rear garden for use as short term holiday accommodation and to accommodate family visitors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Whitfurrows Farm Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Erection of fencing and additions to existing patio and landscaping (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Roselawn 40 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Removal of existing single storey conservatories and replacement with single storey rear extension, including alterations to side window, removal of existing garage and replacement with proposed outbu
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Whitfurrows Farm Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Removal of condition 11 (Removal of Permitted Development Rights) of Planning Pernission W/03/00670/PN (Erection of replacement dwelling and new outdoor manege).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Whitfurrows Farm Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Erection of a patio (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Whitfurrows Farm Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Application for erection of unit for offices/storage/showroom and Class E use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Whitfurrows Farm Pitchers Hill Wickhamford WR11 7RT
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of an office/showroom/store (Use Class E)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 7 Drysdale Close Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RZ
Single-storey rear extension and new rooflight to existing roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 35 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
New vehicular access with dropped kerb and permission for removal of hedgerow and increase in ground level to accommodate new access (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - The Finnick 48 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Replacement stable block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - Sandyacre, Vale Exotics At Longdon Hill Wickhamford Worcestershire WR11 7RP
Demolition of retail buildings, change of use of land and construction of 6no. residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-12-29
View full details - - 50 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Worcestershire WR11 7RT
Retrospective application for the erection of buildings to be used for the production and sale of Cider and extension to the existing Tea Room. Installation of a shipping container to be used as a sea
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - 35 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Worcestershire WR11 7RT
Proposed new vehicular access with dropped kerb; and sub-division of the residential plot known as 35 Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford, into two parcels of land; and the construction of one additional semi-
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-09-14
View full details - - 6 Sandys Avenue Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RS
Removal of conservatory and external WC and erection of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2022-03-17
View full details - - Berron 8 Pitchers Hill Wickhamford WR11 7RT
Proposed balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2021-05-19
View full details - - Sandys Arms Pitchers Hill Wickhamford Evesham WR11 7RT
Erection of 4 houses and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2020-10-15
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A brief summary of Wickhamford in Worcestershire
Wickhamford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Worcestershire, England, along the A44 road, conveniently positioned between Evesham and Broadway. This historic settlement, first recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as Wiquene, was once owned by Evesham Abbey. The name Wickhamford intriguingly combines elements that may reference either a tribal name or the Welsh term for 'wood moor,' and it features a ford that adds to its rural charm, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 731 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Wickhamford covers an area of approximately 512.9 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 Wickhamford show an average sale price of £302,102, 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 Wickhamford a particularly low-crime area.
Wickhamford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Badsey, Wickhamford. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wickhamford 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 Wickhamford
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Wickhamford. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Wickhamford.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Wickhamford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wickhamford were full planning applications (13), amendments (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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