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Worcester City Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Worcester City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
21,277Searchable applications
171Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 17,605 approved or refused records
1,571Refused applications

16,034 approved · 1,571 refused · 1,563 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Feb 1988 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas18 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. APPROVAL (ADVERT)A17D0023

    Display of various signage

    2 HIGH STREET WORCESTER

    Received 17 Mar 2017
  2. APPROVAL (ADVERT)A18D0020

    New signage associated with change of use to A3 & A5

    23 THE CROSS, WORCESTER, WR1 3PZ

    Received 6 Apr 2018
  3. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P10L0145

    Proposed erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions.

    14 Lismore Green, WR5 3UE

    Received 7 Apr 2010
  4. APPROVAL (ADVERT)A06D0013

    Replacement signage.

    Worcester Racecourse fronting Croft Road/Castle St.

    Received 7 Mar 2006
  5. WITHDRAWNP12E0369

    Proposed erection of four dwellings.

    Car park at The Bell Inn, 49 Droitwich Road

    Received 6 Sept 2012
  6. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P14P0586

    First floor side extension

    10 Barley Crescent, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 0HW

    Received 22 Dec 2014
  7. APPROVAL (TREES)T11C0013

    Various pruning operations to a group of Holly and Sycamore trees.

    4 Swinton Lane WORCESTER WR2 4JT

    Received 2 Mar 2011
  8. Discharge of Conditions CompleteD17A0026

    Discharge of Conditions(s) 3 and 6 P16A0295

    Land at the rear of 71 & 73 St Georges Lane North, WORCESTER, WR1 1QX

    Received 16 Mar 2017
  9. REFUSAL (TREES)T12D0024

    Crown reduce Common Alder by 25%.

    16 The Moors, WR1 3EE

    Received 4 Apr 2012
  10. APPROVAL (L.B.C)L07D0137

    Installation of a wall mounted condensing boiler and flue to external wall.

    46 The Hopmarket, Foregate Street, Worcester

    Received 10 Dec 2007
  11. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P03B0105

    Proposed two storey rear extension.

    139 Comer Road Worcester WR2 5JD

    Received 3 Mar 2003
  12. APPROVAL (TEMPORARY)P07G0504

    Infill extension between existing spurs to provide additional office accommodation and glazed link corridor.

    Block C, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester

    Received 24 Aug 2007
  13. Discharge of Conditions CompleteD16B0124

    Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3 & 4 of planning application P16B0142

    FAIRMOUNT, 21 NORTON CLOSE, WORCESTER, WR5 3EY

    Received 1 Aug 2016
  14. Approval20/00260/CAN

    1 Tree of Heaven Reduce North facing canopy by 2 mtrs and remove lower limb. North canopy is in close proximity to Cathedral building 2 Rowan Reduce crown by 10%. In order to re-shape tree after dead wood is removed. 3 Lime Crown lift to 4mtrs, reduce crown by 20% and epicormic growth annually. Canopy is low over lawn area and minor cavity within canopy 4 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 5 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 6 Lime Remove lower hanging branches. Lower branches hanging over lawn area. 8 Lime Reduce crown to previous pruning points and thin by 20%. Severe stem exudates with associated bark necrosis. 12 Silver Birch Fell and replace. Tree is dead. 14 Ash Re-pollard to previous points and prop up lower limb. In order to reduce weight of canopy due to multiple cavities. G15 Mixed Group Remove all self-seeded trees and bushes. Area is overgrown and growing in direct contact with historic wall. T16 Cherry Fell and remove stump. Tree is dead. T21 Hawthorn Fell and remove stump. Tree is dead. T22 Holly Fell and treat stump. Tree is growing in direct contact with historic wall. G33 Holly x 4 Reduce all trees to height of 1.5mtrs and retain as hedge. Trees originally formed part of hedge but have been allowed to mature. T35 Holly x 3 Fell and remove stumps. Trees are inhibiting the growth and shape of T36 Yew. T36 Yew Reduce height by approximately 3mtrs and crown by 50%. Tree is growing in direct contact with building. T37 False Acacia Pollard to height of approximately 4mtrs. Tree is causing significant damage to the adjacent wall. T45 Holm Oak Pollard to height of approximately 4-5mtrs. Reduce weight of tree due to an occluded shear crack on base of trunk. T49 Yew Fell and treat stump. Tree is causing substantial damage to scheduled ancient monument. T50 False Acacia Reduce height by approximately 4mtrs and reshape. Visible Ganoderma brackets visible on the trunk. G51 Mixed Group Fell and remove stumps. To reveal structure as it's frequented by drug users and other undesirables. T52 Holm Oak Fell and remove stump. Significant decay present on scaffold limbs, danger to general public. T56 Yew Reduce height by approximately 5mtrs and reshape. Previous stem failure causing decay to trunk. T57 Yew Remove epicormic growth. In order to inspect tree to defects. T58 Plane Reduce canopy to NW by 3mtrs & use threaded rods to secure rubbing limbs. Limbs over-extending to the NW and causing damage to T56 Yew. T59 Plane Reduce canopy to NE by 6mtrs and height by 2mtrs. Tree is leaning heavily to NE with historic cavity half way through trunk. T60 Plane Reduce canopy to South by approximately 4 mtrs. Reduce risk of damage as limbs are in close proximity to Cathedral. T61 Norway Maple Fell tree and remove stump. Location of tree causes issues to general public and access to Cathedral. T62 Horse Chestnut Pollard above previous point and re-shape. Tree a number of cavities and is in close proximity to Cathedral. T63 Beech Reduce height of crown by approximately 5mtrs and crown by 20%. Reduce weight of crown due to multiple pruning wounds and large cavity. T65 Lime Remove epicormic growth annually. In order to inspect base of tree for defects. T67 Hawthorn Fell and remove stump. Replant a row of small but fastigiate ornamentals. Tree is in a poor state of health. T68 Mulberry Reduce SW facing upper limbs by approximately 2mtrs and re-shape. In order to re-balance shape of crown. G69 Mixed Group Remove all self-seeded trees and bushes. Growing in close proximity to historic wall. G70 Leylandii x 4 Reduce height to roof level and re-shape. Originally planted as hedge to hide workshop but allowed to mature. G71 Mixed Group Reduce height of Yew trees to level of roof and re-shape others. All trees are growing in close proximity to Cathedral workshop. G73 Mixed Group Reduce limbs overhanging wall by College Precinct & remove small Willows. To reduce risk of injury to the general public and protect historical wall.

    Worcester Cathedral College Yard Worcester, WR1 2LA

    Received 7 Apr 2020
  15. Approval24/00804/LB

    Listed building consent for shop front alterations

    97A High Street Worcester WR1 2HW

    Received 25 Oct 2024
  16. APPROVAL (L.B.C)L06A0119

    Proposed re-instatement of original railings and general improvements to exterior of frontages.

    4-6 Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1LH

    Received 13 Dec 2006
  17. Approval19/00634/HP

    Proposed erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extension.

    110 Medway Road Worcester WR5 1LN

    Received 13 Aug 2019
  18. APPROVAL (TREES)T17N0046

    Purple-leaved plum (T1) Selectively reduce crown spread by 1.5 - 2 meters to improve crown symmetry and clear branches encroaching on the property.

    65 Randwick Drive, WORCESTER, WR4 9LN

    Received 23 Jul 2017
  19. WITHDRAWNP18C0354

    First floor side extension

    5 EDMONTON CLOSE, WORCESTER, WR2 4DQ

    Received 8 Aug 2018
  20. Discharge of Conditions CompleteD17D0086

    Discharge of conditions - P16D0212

    LAND AT REAR OF 38 LARK HILL, WORCESTER, WR5 2EQ

    Received 18 Jul 2017
  21. Approval25/00067/DOC

    Approval of details reserved under condition 5 (contaminated land) (parts 6 and 7) of planning permission 23/00368/FUL

    The University Of Worcester Hylton Road Worcester WR2 5JN

    Received 24 Jan 2025
  22. WITHDRAWNP05H0490

    Demolition of existing bungalow. Erection of 3no terrace houses.

    70 Holly Mount, WR4 9SF

    Received 23 Aug 2005
  23. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P02C0481

    Proposed two storey side extension.

    19 Queenswood Drive Worcester WR5 3SZ

    Received 13 Aug 2002
  24. No decision issued22/00281/TPOA

    Two metre crown reduction, as stage one of veteran tree management, alleviating weight on weakened unison joints. Stage two to follow consiting of a 4 metre crown reduction after an interval of two year provided the tree exhibits a healthy phsiological response to stage one.

    12 Kepax Gardens Worcester WR3 7LB

    Received 5 Apr 2022

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