86 Lea Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1SN Data via plota.co.uk

26/0591/FUL - Full Application Pending consideration

Proposal

Change of use from 6-bed HMO (C4) to 7-bed HMO (Sui Generis). Single-storey side extension with rooflight, rear dormer with rooflights, and basement conversion with lightwell to facilitate the change of use. The property benefits from an existing approval for use as a 6-bed HMO (Use Class C4). Reference: 26/0312/CLP. This application seeks the additional habitable space and change of use required for a seventh occupant. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Consultation
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 18 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DY10 1SN
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Aggborough And Spennells
Parish
Kidderminster Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15073330
Neighbours
28 Jul 2026
Consultation
28 Jul 2026
Comments by
18 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Wyre Forest
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#80 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Wyre Forest ranks #135 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Wyre Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #73 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #67 of 296
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #135 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #107 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
38 decided
427
Total decisions
31 refused in the year to March 2026