Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Worcester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #214 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #162 of 292

77%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #63 of 292

40%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #151 of 292

64%

Minor dwellings approved

39 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

4 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

40 decided

406

Total decisions

59 refused in 2025

Nearby applications

Barrington House 204 Henwick Road Worcester WR2 5PF

Change of use from residential institution accommodation (use class C2) to tempo...

26/00439/FUL - 21 May 2026

12 Dolphin Close Worcester WR2 6BG

Change of use from House of Multiple Occupation (use class C4) to residential (u...

26/00424/FUL - 16 May 2026

128 Penhill Crescent Worcester WR2 5PZ

Siting of a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.

26/00377/CLPU - 3 May 2026

53 Oldbury Road Worcester WR2 6AA

Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension.

26/00272/GPDE - 27 Mar 2026

21 Woodstock Road Worcester WR2 5ND

Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the property as a House o...

26/00265/CLE - 20 Mar 2026

12 Blenheim Road Worcester WR2 5NG

Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension

26/00211/GPDE - 6 Mar 2026