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Worcester planning applications

785 applications. 86% approved. 53 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 785 planning applications from Worcester. 176 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

176
Decided 12 months to September 2026
322
New applications 12 months to September 2026

Worcester takes a median of 54 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/00833/TPOA Decided

    3 St Moritz Close Worcester WR3 7ND

    Undertake works in accordance with all recommendations set out in the tree survey report. In respect of T1, the duty holder has requested that Option 1 be implemented, which is supported in accordance with the report.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00834/TPOA Decided

    1 Barbourne Bank Turrall Street Worcester WR3 8AJ

    Scots Pine (TPO049) Carefully fell to as near to surrounding ground level as possible.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00831/HP Decided

    The Hayes Northwick Road Bevere Worcester WR3 7RF

    Proposed garage

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/00828/NMA Decided

    Little Hill Field Terrace Worcester WR5 3BN

    Non material amendment to planning permission 26/00271/HP. Amendment relates to the roof.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00827/HP Decided

    49 Somers Road Worcester WR1 3JJ

    Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/00825/FUL Decided

    Royal Grammar School Worcester Playing Fields And Pavillion Flag Meadow Walk Worcester WR1 1QR

    Retrospective application for retention of external lighting along the existing fence route towards the sports pavilion, for safe access.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00819/CLPU Decided

    37 Bevere Close Worcester WR3 7QH

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and velux roof light.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00811/CAN Decided

    Battenhall House, Office Battenhall Avenue Worcester WR5 2JD

    T1 Sycamore - Remove dead tree

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00806/GPDE Decided

    30 Hemsby Close Worcester WR5 3RH

    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00808/GPDE Decided

    62 Carlisle Road Worcester WR5 1HX

    Proposed Single Story Rear Extension

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00810/NMA Decided

    29 Shrubbery Avenue Worcester WR1 1QN

    Non Material amendments to plannig approval 25/01005/HP To increase the roof height of the proposed rear extension.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00807/CAN Decided

    18 Rose Hill Worcester WR5 1EY

    Removal of Elderflower Tree

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00796/HP Decided

    10 Mortlake Avenue Worcester WR5 1QD

    Single Storey Side Extension

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/00799/DOC Granted

    Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2LU

    Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 26/00070/FUL

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00798/CAN Decided

    Birchwood 51 Northwick Close Worcester WR3 7EF

    T1 – Common Oak: Reduce branches of the lower crown overhanging the garden of 23 Eastbank Drive, to suitable growth points by approximately 2 metres and sympathetically shape the upper crown to match, maintaining the tree’s natural form.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00795/HP Decided

    16 Birchfield Close Worcester WR3 8LQ

    Proposed Outdoor Portable Timber Veranda (Retrospective)

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/00791/CAN Decided

    11 Park View Terrace Worcester WR3 7AG

    Willow - Coppice

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00784/CAN Decided

    Hanbury House Oaklands Court Worcester WR5 2BB

    T1 - Silver Birch - Raise the crown to approx. 4 meters that over-hangs the access drive T2 - London Plane - Remove 3no branches that over-hang car park bay(s) T3 - London Plane - Raise the crown to approx. 3 meters T4 - Field Maple - Raise the crown to approx. 3 meters / Clear the property (those branches leading towards property) by approx. 2 meters

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00790/HP Decided

    44 Homestead Avenue Worcester WR4 0DA

    Single storey front and rear extension

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/00785/TPOA Decided

    29 Walnut Avenue Worcester WR4 9UB

    T1 – English Oak Works - Retrenchment prune: reduce crown by 30-40%, lessening sail area and end-weight (take overextended limbs back to suitable secondary growth), over road and adjacent property. Avoid large-diameter wounds on main scaffold. Also provide a 1m clearance from house roof, and 5m height clearance over road. Chip and remove

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00775/TPOA Decided

    7 St Moritz Close Worcester WR3 7ND

    T1 - 1 x douglas fir - Thin and reduce the heavy side branches by approximately 1–2 metres to appropriate growth points and remove any dead, damaged, or defective branches. As per recommendation from tree officer from site visit.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00780/TPOA Decided

    Marsh Avenue Worcester WR4 0JH

    English Oak - Crown reduce by 2 metres

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00776/DOC Decided

    Worcester Bridge Worcester Bridge Worcester

    Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (wsi) and 4 (method statement) of planning approval 26/00518/LB.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00774/FUL Decided

    Field House 29 Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1NU

    Change of use of ground floor office (use class E) to a 2 bedroom flat (use class C3).

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00765/CAN Decided

    4 Green Hill London Road Worcester WR5 2AA

    Sycamore - remove to ground level

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00778/FUL Decided

    49B Teme Road Worcester WR4 9AW

    Conversion of single dwelling to 2 x 1 bedroom flats.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00767/HP Decided

    9 Milret Close Worcester WR3 8XF

    Proposed single-storey front extension

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/00779/FUL Decided

    3 Heron Close Worcester WR2 4BW

    Proposed change of use of outbuilding (use class C3) to use as a barbers shop (use class E) (retrospective)

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00755/FUL Decided

    1-2 The Shambles Worcester WR1 2RF

    Proposed external alterations to provide cladding to the front and side elevations, blocking up of existing openings at ground and first floor, installation of a new ATM, louvres and a new security door, and associated works.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00761/FUL Decided

    Highfield, Day Nursery At Battenhall Avenue Worcester WR5 2HW

    Proposed air con/heating units.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00762/LB Decided

    The Cricketers Arms 6 Angel Street Worcester WR1 3QT

    Listed Building Consent for disconnection and protective measures to safeguard Grade II listed building No. 6 Angel Street as a result of proposed works to and demolition of adjacent building No 8 Angel Street

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00758/DOC Decided

    Little Hill Field Terrace Worcester WR5 3BN

    Approval of details reserved by condition (WSI) of planning permission 25/00271/HP

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00757/DOC Decided

    Little Hill Field Terrace Worcester WR5 3BN

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 4 (WSI) and 5 (Tree Protection) of planning permission 25/00156/HP

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00756/HP Decided

    45 Margaret Road Worcester WR2 4LX

    Demolition of existing garage, side and rear single storey extensions and construction of new single storey side and rear extension.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/00750/CLPU Decided

    4 Rose Terrace Worcester WR5 1BU

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed freestanding aluminium pergola

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00743/CAN Decided

    17 Green Hill London Road Worcester WR5 2AA

    Reduction in height requested by the neighbours of the row of 17 conifers along the back of our garden. Estimated about 6m high now, proposed 1.5m reduction.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00745/HP Decided

    6 York Place Worcester WR1 3DR

    Proposed balcony and french doors to ground floor rear elevation. Patio doors to lower ground floor rear elevation.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/00742/CAN Decided

    Waterside Basin Road Worcester WR5 3DA

    Six mature Liquidambar trees, identified as T1-T6 on the attached site plan. Proposed Works Crown reduce T1-T6 by approximately 25% through selective reduction of branch lengths to maintain a balanced natural form and shape. Maintain the existing crown clearance (canopy uplift) to approximately 2.5 metres above ground level by removing or pruning regrowth from lower branches. Remove any dead, damaged, diseased, rubbing or crossing branches identified during the works. Prune T6 branches encroaching towards the footway, carriageway and adjacent street lighting to provide and maintain suitable clearance from the highway and associated infrastructure

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00744/HP Decided

    Bybrook Cottage 19 Henry Street Worcester WR1 1RB

    Proposed car port

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/00741/DOC Decided

    10 Green Hill Bath Road Worcester WR5 2AT

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 4 (awning details) and 5 (roofing details) of planning permission 26/00286/HP

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00740/HP Decided

    The Hedges Barneshall Avenue Worcester WR5 3EU

    Single-storey rear extension, increase of roof height and alterations to fenestration.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 26/00739/DOC Decided

    15 Mealcheapen Street Worcester WR1 2DQ

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (cycle parking), 4 (Air bricks) and 5 (glazing)of planning permission 23/00669/FUL

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00735/FUL Decided

    5 Beckett Road Worcester WR3 7NJ

    Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 25/00838/HP (Proposed single-storey rear extension, front porch and replacement garage roof) to amend the approved rear extension roof from a pitched roof to a flat roof.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00736/ADV Decided

    Blackpole East, Unit 16a Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8SG

    Advertisement consent for aluminium tray panels, fascia panels and internally illuminated totem.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00733/PIP Refused

    Land adjacent to 9 Birch Meadow Worcester WR5 2FW

    Permission in Principle for a proposed dwelling.

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 26/00731/LB Decided

    The Corn Exchange Angel Street Worcester WR1 3QT

    Amendment to the Listed Building Consents 26/00149/LB, 24/00007/LB and 24/00518/LB to update internal alterations at basement level, the addition of 1no. flue, the addition of lightning protection at roof level, and amendments to smoke vents including 1no. additional vent.

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00734/DOC Decided

    55 Martley Road Worcester WR2 6HG

    Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Fence) and 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission 22/00449/FUL

    Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00730/FUL Decided

    Land adjacent to 8 Carriage Close Worcester WR2 6AE

    New detached dwelling and associated works

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00726/TPOA Decided

    Nyali House 22 Victoria Place Worcester WR5 2DX

    T1 = Pear Tree. Reduce canopy by approx 2 metres to 2.5 metres, cutting back to a suitable live point to reduce overall crown density, risk of branch loss and reduce the amount of Pears causing trip and slip hazards.

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/00725/TPOA Decided

    56 Tetbury Drive Worcester WR4 9LG

    The tree is on the corner of Bisley drive and Tetbury drive on the front garden of 56 Tetbury drive, we would like to fell the tree from its position on the corner to allow for a drive and garage, with the intention of replanting 2 replacement trese of the same variety at the back end of our side garden. One down and two up.

    Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Trees

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/00592/DOC Granted

    Worcester Golf And Country Club Bransford Road Worcester WR2 4EZ

    Approval of details reserved under condition 3 of planning permission 26/00093/LB

    Conditions
  • 26/00733/PIP Refused

    Land adjacent to 9 Birch Meadow Worcester WR5 2FW

    Permission in Principle for a proposed dwelling.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/00657/DOC Granted

    Christopher Whitehead Language College And Sixth Form Bromwich Road Worcester WR2 4AF

    Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Landscaping/biodiversity) of planning permission 26/00163/FUL

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00664/TPOA Split decision

    14 Silverdale Avenue Worcester WR5 1PY

    T1 & T2 2 x Lime - Reduce the canopy by 15/20% and removing epicormic growth/dead wood.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/00648/ADV Refused

    Pavement outside of 1 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3LH

    Advertisement consent for a multifunctional hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator available for public use

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00647/FUL Refused

    Pavement outside of 65 High Street Worcester WR1 2EH

    Multifunctional Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator available for public use

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00646/ADV Refused

    Pavement outside of 65 High Street Worcester WR1 2EH

    Advertisement consent for a multifunctional hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator available for public use

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00645/FUL Refused

    Pavement outside of 47 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3LR

    Multifunctional Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator available for public use

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00644/ADV Refused

    Pavement outside of 47 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3LR

    Advertisement consent for a multifunctional hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator available for public use

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00650/ADV Refused

    Pavement outside of 45 High Street Worcester WR1 2QB

    Advertisement consent for a multifunctional hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator available for public use

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Advertising

The full record

Decisions between 2019 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 623 decisions from Worcester between 2019 and 2026, part of 785 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 517 granted against 56 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 315 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 19/00802/CAN Granted

    Sunnyside 15 Barbourne Terrace Worcester WR1 3JR

    The application is to completely remove Yew Trees T1, T2, T3 trees marked in red on the plan out of Shooting Stars Nurseries garden. The Taxus Baccata Yew Trees are relatively small and are growing on the boundary edge of the nursery garden. The reason we are requesting them to be removed is because of the poisonous nature of the tree. We recently had a young child eat a berry from the Yew Tree and had to be admitted to hospital because of the poisonous seeds. By removing the trees we eliminate the risk of another child eating poisonous berries and a similar incident occurring again. The three trees will be replanted with Silver Birth trees.

    Decided 18 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 19/00789/CAN Granted

    10 Fort Royal Lane Worcester WR5 1BX

    T8 - Silver Birch - fell because of damage caused to neighbours property by roots and low amenity value. Replant with more appropriate hedging variety. T9 - Hornbeam - fell because of damage caused to neighbours property by roots and low amenity value. Replant with more appropriate hedging variety. T10 - Corsican Pine - fell because of proximity to Grade II listed building and damage caused to roof. Replant with one tree of same species 12m to east (away from buildings).

    Decided 18 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 19/00796/CAN Granted

    16 Green Hill London Road Worcester WR5 2AA

    Hornbeam (T1) - fell due to inappropriate location and damage to driveway.

    Decided 22 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 19/00830/DEM Granted

    155-161 Rose Avenue Tolladine Worcester WR4 9QN

    Proposed demolition of brick built shops and upper floor flats and storage and detached, concrete, garage blocks to the rear.

    Decided 24 Nov 2019 Other
  • 19/00819/GPDE Granted

    83 Sabrina Avenue Worcester WR3 7AZ

    Ground floor rear extension.

    Decided 24 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 19/00794/HP Granted

    9 Whites Road Worcester WR2 4BG

    Two storey rear extension.

    Decided 24 Nov 2019 Householder
  • 19/00797/HP Granted

    14 Hawkwood Crescent Worcester WR2 6BN

    Proposed single level rear extension and new garage with terrace over.

    Decided 1 Dec 2019 Householder
  • 19/00827/CAN Granted

    20 Britannia Square Worcester WR1 3DG

    T1 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Raise the crown over the road by 5.2 meters / Selectively reduce those branch(s) leading towards the property by approx. 2 meters / Remove deadwood from the live crown.

    Decided 2 Dec 2019 Trees
  • 19/00823/CAN Granted

    72 Flag Meadow Walk Worcester WR1 1QQ

    Cherry tree to be removed in the back garden. Portuguese Laurel to be reduced in height by approx. 1/2 and shaped to prevent it from out growing the space.

    Decided 2 Dec 2019 Trees
  • 19/00809/TPOA Granted

    2 School Road Worcester WR2 4HF

    Reduce Oak trees by approx 2m either side and 5.5m over the road.

    Decided 2 Dec 2019 Trees

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 121 69%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 31 18%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 24 14%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Worcester decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Worcester decided 176 planning applications. 86% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Worcester?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Worcester decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 176 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 69% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Worcester decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 623 decisions from Worcester between 2019 and 2026, out of 785 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Worcester?

July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 89 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Worcester's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Worcester: 785 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 176 decided, 86% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 322 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 623 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.