12 Downsell Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5RT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00895/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

To the front of the house, the works include a two story extension to the bay, with an internal layout change on both the ground and first floor. At the rear, there is a single story extension to the kitchen which will remove the existing conservatory. There is also a two story extension at the rear to improve the bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
31 Jul 2026
✓
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 25 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 70.

The consultation period closed on 4 Sept 2026.

Site constraints 2

Local nature reserve 242 m away: Redditch Woods: Foxlydiate Wood
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Inside the Redditch built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £295,000 in February 2019. Detached house, freehold.

11 February 2019£295,000
9 November 2012£185,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area92 m² (990 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (62 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2018, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Redditch
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
B97 5RT
Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Webheath And Callow Hill
Parish
Non-Civil Parish Or Community
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
HABdesigns Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 70, past the statutory target. 93% of extensions in Redditch are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 30 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 7014 days past the 56-day target
73%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
103decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Redditch in the last twelve months, from validation. Redditch decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15113697
Planning Portal ref
PP-15113697
Neighbours
11 Aug 2026
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Comments by
4 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
25 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
Redditch
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#12 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redditch is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #69 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Redditch decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #25 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #22 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #69 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #27 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
10 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
4 decided
160
Total decisions
8 refused in the year to March 2026

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.