Wickhamford, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wickhamford, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
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: £304,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 013C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- possession-of-weapons: 1
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
6 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - 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
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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 £304,570, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wickhamford is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wickhamford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wickhamford were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.