How long do planning decisions take near Windmill Hill?

The average planning decision time near Windmill Hill is 119 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Windmill Hill?

The planning approval rate near Windmill Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Windmill Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Windmill Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Windmill Hill?

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Windmill Hill, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Windmill Hill, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Windmill Hill are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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: Wychavon
Parliamentary constituency: Redditch
LSOA: Wychavon 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Windmill Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windmill Hill.

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 Windmill Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Windmill Hill.

- Rosemary Cottage Windmill Lane Stoulton Worcester WR7 4RR
Discharge of Condition 3 (Internal works and materials) of Listed Building consent W/25/01728/LB.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Thorndon Grove Windmill Lane Stoulton Worcester WR7 4RP
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans), 5 (drainage) & 6 (external materials) of Planning Permission Ref. W/24/00357/FUL (Erection of 3No. new dwelling houses).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Land At (Os 9170 4927) Windmill Lane Stoulton
Erection of 2 No. new dwellinghouses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Thorndon Grove Windmill Lane Stoulton Worcester WR7 4RP
Erection of 3No. new dwelling houses
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-02-23
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- Land at (OS 9170 4927) Windmill Lane Stoulton
Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 2no. dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Windmill Hill in Worcestershire

Windmill Hill is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Windmill Hill 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 Windmill Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Windmill Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoulton. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Windmill Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Blaythorn Meadow SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Windmill Hill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Windmill Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 119 days, decisions near Windmill Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Windmill Hill were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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