W H Smith Ltd Blockhouse Close Worcester WR1 2BT

1. 27 Feb 2026

   Received by Worcester

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Worcester took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Worcester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Worcester decided full applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• The Old Foundry Foundry Street Worcester WR1 2BU

  24/00956/FUL Submitted 5 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed external fire escape staircase and relocation of existing main entrance.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• 2 Foundry Street Worcester WR1 2BJ

  26/00381/ADV Submitted 30 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Advertisement consent for an external acrylic sign

  Withdrawn Advertising 6 docs

• Unit 7 7A Three Springs Trading Estate Vincent Road Worcester WR5 1BW

  20/00143/CU Submitted 24 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  Retrospective planning application for a change of use from a retail unit (use class A1) to become a place of worship (use class D1).

  Withdrawn Full applications 19 docs

• 21 Vincent Road Worcester WR5 1AZ

  26/00836/HP Submitted 14 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  proposed rear extension to existing dwelling

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Vincent Road Worcester WR5 1AZ

  23/00098/HP Submitted 31 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed outbuilding

  Refused Householder 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Vicarage Court, St Pauls Street Worcester Worcestershire WR1 2BH

  24/00717/TPOA Submitted 25 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Platanus hispanica (OCT2) - Crown lift to 3 metres and 2 metre Crown reduction.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/00730/FUL Granted

  Land adjacent to 8 Carriage Close Worcester WR2 6AE

  New detached dwelling and associated works

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00111/FUL Granted

  Second Floor 54 New Street Worcester WR1 2DL

  Proposed conversion & change of use of existing upper floor office space to 5no. residential units & ancillary works.

  Received 5 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00897/FUL Awaiting decision

  Oak House Bridgwater Road Worcester WR4 9FQ

  The erection of an Electric Vehicle Charging Hub, associated parking, ancillary structures and associated works.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00872/FUL Awaiting decision

  South Street Worcester WR1 2AT

  Erection of a single-storey office building with associated parking, cycle/bin storage and landscaping.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00597/FUL Granted

  15 Washington Street Worcester WR1 1NL

  Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications