How long do planning decisions take near Withybed Green?

The average planning decision time near Withybed Green is 43 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 Withybed Green?

The planning approval rate near Withybed Green is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Withybed Green?

The most common type of planning application near Withybed Green is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Withybed Green?

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Withybed Green, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Withybed Green, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Withybed Green are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bromsgrove
Parliamentary constituency: Bromsgrove
LSOA: Bromsgrove 009C

Crime Statistics

11 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 7
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Withybed Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Withybed Green.

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 Withybed Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Withybed Green in Worcestershire

Withybed Green is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

There were 11 crimes reported in the Withybed Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Withybed Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barnt Green. 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 Withybed Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bittell Reservoirs 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 Withybed Green

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Withybed Green. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Withybed Green.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Withybed Green were outline applications (3), tree works (1), amendments (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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