Wychbold, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wychbold, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Wychbold
Wychbold is a village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, strategically positioned along the A38 between Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove, and near Junction 5 of the M5 motorway. Its accessibility makes it an important area for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 003C
Crime Statistics
13 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- other-theft: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wychbold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wychbold.
- 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 Wychbold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
229 planning applications found near Wychbold.
- - Express By Holiday Inn Worcester Road Wychbold WR9 7PA
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Oakenstaff 12 St Richards Close Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PP
Erection of a single wooden garage on an existing hardstand on the front driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Mcdonalds Restaurant Worcester Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PA
Proposal for the installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 3 Amphlett Way Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PJ
Conversion of garage to ancillary residential use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Briarleigh Worcester Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PE
Conversion of garage to include infilling of garage door and inserting two number windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 3 Amphlett Way Wychbold WR9 7PJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use of a garage to a habitable annexe dwelling for personal use, and to replace 2 garage doors with 2 smaller windows. (Class use C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Westlea Chequers Lane Wychbold WR9 7PG
Demolition of the existing galley kitchen and conservatory and construction of new single storey extension to the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Briarleigh Worcester Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PE
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed garage conversion to include dance studio. (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Rooks Lea Astwood Lane Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 0BU
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations to the existing garage at Rooks Lea, comprising; Installation of two personnel doors in the East elevation Infilling of garage doors with vertica
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - Briarleigh Worcester Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion to include dance studio
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - Liberty Leisure Centre Saxon Way Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7TB
Discharge of conditions 4 (archaeology) & 6 (renewable/low carbon energy plan) of planning application 22/01307/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Sunnyhill House Stoke Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 0BT
Change of use of annexe to holiday let and annexe use (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Liberty Leisure Centre Saxon Way Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7TB
Installation of two extractor units enclosed in a timber compound (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - Mcdonalds Restaurant Worcester Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PA
Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the reinstatement of blocked up crew room window and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 2 Chequers Lane Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PH
Two storey front and side extension and porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Kaunish House Worcester Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PA
Extension to first floor flat to create utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-02-13
View full details - - 7 Amphlett Way Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PJ
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 7 Amphlett Way Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PJ
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 14A St Richards Road Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 7PW
Two storey side extension and alterations to front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 2 Manor Cottage Astwood Lane Wychbold Droitwich Spa WR9 0BU
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Domestic Outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-10-24
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A brief summary of Wychbold in Worcestershire
Wychbold is a village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, strategically positioned along the A38 between Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove, and near Junction 5 of the M5 motorway. Its accessibility makes it an important area for potential planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial development opportunities.
There were 13 crimes reported in the Wychbold area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wychbold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Worcester and Birmingham Canal. 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 Wychbold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upton Warren Pools SSSI. 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 Wychbold
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Wychbold. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wychbold maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wychbold were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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