Arches 53,55,56,57,58,59,60 and 61 Farrier Street Worcester Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/00490/FUL
Date received
21 Jun 2026
Date validated
21 Jun 2026
Postcode
WR1

Description

Change of use of Arches 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 to use Class E, with Arch 61 also proposed for Sui Generis use, together with associated external alterations and the provision of a substation to the rear of Arch 53. Data via plota.co.uk

Worcester
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#115 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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