Search Worcester planning applications
58 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Worcester · updated daily · Worcester City Council
- 70 Wylds Lane Worcester WR5 1DFAwaiting decisionPrior approval for a change of use of a hairdressers (use class E) to create a bedroom and storage area for adjacent apartment (use class C3)GPDG - commercial, business and service (Use class E) , betting office, pay day loan, to mixed useReceived 9 Nov 202626/01037/GPDG
- Former Swimming pool Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1NUAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition 10 (Car Park Management) and 12 (sustainability) of planning permission 25/00213/FULDischarge of ConditionsReceived 4 Nov 202626/01011/DOC
- 2 Vigornia Avenue Worcester WR3 8JYAwaiting decisionProposed single-storey rear extension.Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed useReceived 2 Nov 202626/01008/CLPU
- Pavement outside 61 High Street Worcester WR1 2RLAwaiting decisionInstallation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unitFull planning permissionReceived 2 Nov 202626/01006/FUL
- Pavement outside 61 High Street Worcester WR1 2RLAwaiting decisionInstallation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unitAdvertisementReceived 2 Nov 202626/01005/ADV
Planning in Worcester
- Approved
- 87%
- 96 of 106 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Worcester in the last 24 months, from Worcester City Council's planning register.
Decided by Worcester City CouncilCouncil page
Around Worcester
Postcode districts
WR1 122 applications in the last 12 monthsWR3 111 applications in the last 12 monthsWR4 47 applications in the last 12 monthsWR5 200 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Worcester City Council
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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions
About Worcester
Worcester, the county town of Worcestershire, is a historic cathedral city located 30 miles south-west of Birmingham and 27 miles north of Gloucester. With a population of 103,872 as of the 2021 census, the city offers a rich cultural heritage and an array of planning opportunities for developers and investors in the area.
Property prices in Worcester show an average sale price of £294,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Worcester area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Worcester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Worcester has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Worcester 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Worcester, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near Worcester. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (29), listed building and heritage (25), tree works (20).