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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
34,340Searchable applications
166Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 31,730 approved or refused records
3,114Refused applications

28,616 approved · 3,114 refused · 2,153 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 1982 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. REFUSEDA83/062

    Non-illuminated double sided projecting sign measuring 737mm x 486mm x 187mm (2'5"x 1'7"x 7 1/2") with opal background and red/black design reading "Sharp" approximately 110mm (4") high. The sign is located some 3.6, (11'0") above ground and adjacent to the existing "Singer" sign.

    1, CITY ARCADE, WORCESTER

    Received 21 Feb 1984
  2. Withdrawn/Closed23/00020/LB

    Listed building consent for Internal layout alterations and change of use from an existing retail unit (use class E) to a beauty salon with retail and drinks area (use class Sui-Generis).

    2 Crown Passage (former Laura Ashley) Worcester WR1 3LL

    Received 6 Jan 2023
  3. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P16A0246

    Proposed external wall insulation render to rear and side elevations of the property in a neutral colour.Amended scheme after refusal of P16A0022 render to all elevations. -

    4 BERKELEY STREET, WORCESTER, WR1 3JL

    Received 27 Apr 2016
  4. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P04G0627

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension.

    9 Windrush Close, WR5 1JZ

    Received 1 Oct 2004
  5. Approval19/00183/DOC

    Application to discharge conditions 6, 14 and 15 of application P18Q0226.

    Land off Newtown Road Worcester

    Received 26 Mar 2019
  6. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P97C0339

    Enlargement of entrance and pavement crossing and installation of a new pair of gates.

    Avonmore Distribution Depot,Weir Lane

    Received 23 Jul 1997
  7. REFUSAL (PLANNING)P07D0134

    Dormer window construction to front and rear elevation to enlarge existing bedroom space.

    1 Albert Road

    Received 6 Mar 2007
  8. Approval21/00339/HP

    Two storey rear extension, single storey side extensions and new front porch.

    33 Beech Avenue WORCESTER WR3 8PY

    Received 6 Apr 2021
  9. CONDITIONAL APPROVALP18Q0536

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    7 GRASSINGTON DRIVE, WORCESTER, WR4 0BE

    Received 12 Dec 2018
  10. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P18A0159

    Storm porch and bay window at front of house.

    31 SANDYS ROAD, WORCESTER, WR1 3HE

    Received 11 Apr 2018
  11. REFUSEDP85C0404

    ERECTION OF 3 NEW DWELLINGS

    SITE OF 17-21, PORTLAND STREET, WORCESTER WR 1 2NL

    Received 15 Oct 1985
  12. APPROVAL (L.B.C)L98C0034

    Removal of existing modern basement window to convert back into doorway through replacement with Georgian style wooden french windows and construction of extra step to facilitate access.

    110 Bromwich Road, Worcester WR2 4AP

    Received 29 Jun 1998
  13. APPROVEDA88C0025

    WET ELEVATION: 1)EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED INDIVIDUALLY FIXED 225MM (9") HIGH GOLD PAINTED LETTERS READING "THE NORTHWICK ARMS" ON A CREAM PAINTED BACKGROUND. ILLUMINATION FROM O/H LIGHT TRAYS. 2) EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED HANGING SIGN 1000MM X 700MM (3'3" X 2'3") GLOSS PAINTED RED BACKGROUND READING "WHITBREAD" AND "NORTHWICK ARMS" IN GOLD LETTERS WITH BLACK SHADOW LINE.3)AMENITY SIGNBOARD 'A' 760MM X 1070MM (2'6" X 3'6") NON ILLUMINATED.SITED R.H.S. OF ENTRANCE. NORTH ELEVATION: EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED INDIVIDUALLY FIXED 300MM (12") HIGH. COLOUR ETC. ALL AS (1) ABOVE. ILLUMINATED FROM O/H LIGHT TRAY.

    NORTHWICK ARMS PUBLIC HOUSE,NORTHWICK ROAD

    Received 8 Apr 1988
  14. APPROVAL (L.B.C)L16C0059

    New entrance walls and gates (previously approved under P13C0459)

    Worcester Golf And Country Club Bransford Road Worcester WR2 4EZ

    Received 15 Nov 2016
  15. REFUSAL (ADVERT)A98G0015

    2no internally illuminated box signs mounted on canopy tower (front elevation).

    Unit 2 Blackpole Retail Park, Blackpole Road (Petsmart Ltd), Worcester WR3 8PQ

    Received 27 Jan 1998
  16. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONSL85C0081

    Listed Building Consent for demolition of existing building. Approved by the secretary of state 22/05/86.

    18-20, SILVER STREET, WORCESTER WR 1 2DA

    Received 22 May 1986
  17. APPROVAL (TREES)T11B0060

    Crown reduce Rowan tree in front garden by 1m.

    6 & 8 The Ridgeway, WR5 2DA

    Received 19 Dec 2011
  18. APPROVAL (ADVERT)P15H0009

    Non Material Minor Amendment to planning approval P13H0365. Minor amendments relate to South & East Elevation (Lower panels of glazing in order to suit HWFR revised desking layout requirements internally) and North Elevation (2 high level windows to blank shower cubical internally).

    Land Off McKenzie Way, Off Tolladine Road, Worcester, WR4 9

    Received 16 Jan 2015
  19. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P07D0545

    Proposed change of use from Use Class B1/A2 to centre for positive life coaching and spiritual development along with office for The Carl Foundation Charity (Use Class SG).

    City Wells House, Sidbury

    Received 19 Sept 2007
  20. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONSP86C0547

    Single storey extension to lounge and kitchen at rear and construction of porch to main entrance.

    136, BATTENHALL ROAD, WORCESTER WR5 2BT

    Received 11 Dec 1987
  21. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONSP85C0408

    CHANGE OF USE FROM TRADE SALES TO TRADE AND RETAIL REQUIRED 50% TRADE AND 50% RETAIL FOR SALE OF PLUMBING & SANITARY WARE.

    Unit S, Newtown Trading Estate, Newtown Road, Worcester WR5 1HF

    Received 3 Sept 1985
  22. REFUSAL (PLANNING)P00A0208

    Extension to existing flats to form additional accommodation.

    19 Bromyard Road

    Received 17 Apr 2000
  23. Approval23/00583/HP

    Proposed rear single storey extension.

    18 Amery Close Worcester Worcestershire WR5 2HL

    Received 6 Jul 2023
  24. APPROVAL (ADVERT)A93L0057

    Existing barbers pole

    30 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3NH

    Received 27 Sept 1993

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