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Worcester planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Worcester City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Worcester website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
40,560Searchable applications
158Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 37,908 approved or refused records
3,923Refused applications

33,985 approved · 3,923 refused · 2,197 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Jul 1976 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Approval19/00859/VARCO

    Variation of Condition 2 of application P17E0112 to amend window sizes and a height increase to the principle elevation, resulting in a change in pitch to the main roof structure

    Land At Northwick Marina Neweys Hill Worcester

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  2. APPROVAL (L.B.C)L05D0018

    Internal and external alterations to enable mixed use approved under planning permission P03L0683.

    13 - 17 Lowesmoor Worcester WR1 2RS

    Received 21 Feb 2005
  3. APPROVEDA87C0016

    High Street elevation signs A & B 1) 2 no. sets internally illuminated fascia signs being 3600mm x 600mm x 100mm with 300mm high white faced letters on a black back panel reading "DEBENHAMS". 2) Sign G non- illuminated transome panel over doors 1100mm x 100mm reading "DEBENHAMS" in 4" high black faced individual letters on a white ground. 3) Signs C & D on each end of canopy: 2 no signs non- illuminated reading "DEBENHAMS" in 153mm high white face individual letters on a black back panel. o/a size of panel 1980mm x 180mm. BANK STREET ELEVATION: Signs E & F. 1) 2 no. internally illuminated box fascia signs 3660mm x 600mm x 100mm reading "DEBENHAMS" in 300mm high white faced letters on a black back panel. 2) Sign H: Replace existing panel above door with foamex panel and applied non-illuminated black letters on a white ground. Letter size as existing.

    67-71, HIGH STREET, WORCESTER WR1 2ET

    Received 17 Mar 1987
  4. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P06B0387

    Erection of two storey side extension to form additional ground floor retail space and improved living accommodation on first floor.

    179-181 Bath Road, Worcester WR5 3AQ

    Received 19 Jul 2006
  5. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONSA79/011

    Sign comprising two box fascia signs measuring 6.17m (20'3") x 1.2m (4'0") x 130mm (5"), and 2.92m (9'6") x 1.1m (3'6") x 130mm (5") faced in blue coated aluminium. The larger sign has cream faced stainless steel letters reading "John Collier" with 19 1/2" capitals and 4" lower case, lit from behind by fluorescent tubes shining through cut-outs in the fascia panel. The fascias themselves are non-illuminated with the exception of the lettering and a red and white band underneath the lettering following onto the smaller fascia, the board being in perspex fitting over corresponding cut-outs in the fascias. The signs are fixed directly to the existing black G.R.P. fascias.

    24-25 THE CROSS, WORCESTER WR1 3PZ

    Received 7 Dec 1979
  6. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P98K0210

    Proposed conservatory to the front.

    5 Battle Road, WR5 2BS

    Received 27 May 1998
  7. REFUSED84/0773

    OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF A STAFF BUNGALOW

    NORTHWICK PARK RIDING SCHOOL,OLD NORTHWICK LANE

    Received 24 Jul 1984
  8. Withdrawn/Closed23/00019/FUL

    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
  9. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P05L0669

    Erection of a two storey side extension.

    6 Hyacinth Close Worcester WR5 3RP

    Received 21 Nov 2005
  10. REFUSED81/1052

    The provision of a front porch.

    77, COLUMBIA DRIVE, WORCESTER WR 2 4EE

    Received 2 Oct 1981
  11. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P99L0439

    Insertion of new window to living room of first floor flat.

    6 Quay House Lowesmoor Terrace Worcester WR1 2RX

    Received 30 Sept 1999
  12. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS84/0664

    ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE PLAYROOM WITH BEDROOM OVER AND NEW VESTIBULE

    Kembla Red Hill Lane Worcester WR5 2JL

    Received 24 Jul 1984
  13. APPROVAL (L.B.C)L04L0017

    Demolition of two-storey section of existing building which is of poor/inappropriate and dilapidated construction, construction of a three-storey replacement extension over part of the site comprising 3no apartments, change of use of the remaining section of the existing building into offices involving refurbishment and reinstatement of historic features.

    39 St Nicholas Street

    Received 16 Mar 2004
  14. APPROVED81/0215

    Installation of 3624 Through-the-wall cashpoint.

    LLOYDS BANK LTD., BROMWICH LANE, ST JOHNS, WORCESTER

    Received 3 Apr 1981
  15. REFUSAL (PLANNING)P98M0316

    Proposed residential dwelling.

    1 Arboretum Road

    Received 4 Aug 1998
  16. Withdrawn/Closed22/00586/LB

    Proposed change of use C3 residential to C1 hotel/guest house use.

    Pitmaston House Malvern Road Worcester WR2 4LL

    Received 5 Jul 2022
  17. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONSL85C0011

    Listed building consent application for the erection of an extension to provide covered way to existing toilets.

    KINGS SCHOOL, COLLEGE GREEN, WORCESTER WR 1 2LH

    Received 4 Jun 1985
  18. Discharge of Conditions CompleteD14F0033

    Discharge of conditions 3,4,5,9,11,12 of planning permission P13F0473.

    Cherwell Close, Worcester, WR4 9BN

    Received 20 Mar 2014
  19. APPROVAL (C.A.C)L02M0002

    Steel clad warehouse to be demolished to make way for extension to the church.

    United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace

    Received 8 Jan 2002
  20. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS80/0675

    CONTINUED USE OF TEMPORARY SORTING OFFICE

    Post Office, Lion Walk, Worcester

    Received 15 Aug 1980
  21. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P10C0509

    Two storey side extension.

    40 Claverham Close, WR2 4NB

    Received 5 Nov 2010
  22. APPROVAL (PLANNING)P04B0098

    Relocation of pumping station.

    Land between 174 - 178 Henwick Road, Worcester

    Received 11 Feb 2004
  23. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS80/1524

    Change of use to class X of the Town & Country planning use classes order 1972 for 707m squared of existing building. Additional toilet and office accommodation compartment walls fire protection and insulation.

    SITE 7, BLOCKHOUSE CLOSE, WORCESTER WR 1 2BJ

    Received 16 Jan 1981
  24. REFUSAL (TREES)T94M0029

    6 Britannia Square

    Received 8 Dec 1994

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Worcester City Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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