23 Lower Drive Besford WR8 9AH

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Wychavon

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

Wychavon granted permission on 3 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 27 Lower Drive Besford Worcester WR8 9AH

  21/01750/HP Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Retrospective application for single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Lower Drive Besford Worcester WR8 9AH

  W/23/00582/CLPU Submitted 16 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear kitchen extension

  Withdrawn Lawful development Extension 11 docs

• 1 Lower Drive Besford Worcester WR8 9AH

  W/26/01291/TPOA Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  The ornamental cherry / prunus tree requires pruning by at least a third to maintain its shape and make the area around it safe for vehicles and pedestrians. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 29 Lower Drive Besford WR8 9AH

  W/26/01734/HP Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Removal of existing two sheds and replacement by one shed (Retrospective).

  Awaiting decision Householder 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Besford Court Estate Besford Worcester WR8 9LZ

  W/23/00650/HP Submitted 27 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Erection of garden room

  Granted Householder 17 docs
  Small domestic

• St Pauls 6 Besford Court Estate Besford Worcester WR8 9LZ

  W/26/01058/HP Submitted 11 May 2026 250 yards away

  Two-storey extensions to front and side of dwelling, addition of dormer windows and other external alterations

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 18 docs
  Domestic

• W/26/02325/CAN Awaiting decision

  1 The Milestone Pershore WR10 1RF

  T1 – Snake-bark maple: selective crown reshaping and light reduction. T2 – Larger Acer: crown reduction and reshaping, reducing overall height and lateral spread. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• W/26/02326/TPOA Awaiting decision

  Impney Estate Impney Droitwich Spa WR9 0BN

  Oak B to reduce & reshape by approx. 4-5 metres. Oak C & D to remove dead limbs. Weeping Willow E to raise canopy over drive to approx. 5 metres. Birch F to fell. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• W/26/02327/CAN Awaiting decision

  The Beeches Defford Road Pershore WR10 1JE

  Maple tree - remove to ground level. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• W/26/02245/TPOA Granted

  The Yardings Oldfield Lane Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0JN

  Crown thinning: Remove up to 30% of internal/congested branches to let light through and reduce wind resistance.Crown lifting: Remove lower branches to clear structures and Pollarding as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Trees
• W/26/02254/TPOA Granted

  Stable Lodge Yew Tree House 55-57 High Street Broadway WR12 7DP

  T6 Yew - Crown reduction, crown lift up to 2.4m. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Trees