Lowesmoor Wharf, Flat 2a Lowesmoor Worcester WR1 2RS Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/00523/FUL
Date received
7 Jun 2026
Date validated
7 Jun 2026
Postcode
WR1 2RS

Description

Change of use from a 1 bedroom flat (use class C3) to an office (use class E). Data via plota.co.uk

Worcester
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#117 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #73 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) 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, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #214 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #73 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #137 of 296
59%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
427
Total decisions
62 refused in the year to March 2026