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See all 8,998 planning applications from Worcester City Council since 2016, 179 in the last 90 days across 1 area and 6 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Worcester City Council decided 427 planning applications and approved 85%; 76% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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Source: Worcester City Council·Updated daily·Last checked 28 Oct 2026

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Yesterday Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00987/DOC

Former Scala Theatre Crown Passage Worcester WR1 3LL

Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Biodiversity), 8 (Highways), 9 (Delivery Plan) and 10 (Transport) of planning permission 24/00006/FUL

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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2 days ago Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00986/CLPU

5 Tutbury Row Worcester WR4 0RU

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.

Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use Worcester
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2 days ago Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00979/TPOA

Driftwood 218 Hylton Road Worcester WR2 5LA

Remove Silver Birch tree.

Tree preservation order application (works to) Worcester
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2 days ago Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00966/TPOA

24 Arundel Drive Worcester WR5 2HU

Removal of a severely decayed Mulberry tree.

Tree preservation order application (works to) Worcester
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2 days ago Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00946/CLE

40 Homestead Avenue Worcester WR4 0DA

Certificate of lawfulness of existing use of part garage conversion to utility room.

Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00976/FUL

Former Swimming pool Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1PX

Variation of condition 7 and 9 of planning approval 25/00213/FUL (the erection of 40 new affordable residential dwellings consisting of a mixture of 1...

Full planning permission Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00982/FUL

32 Albany Terrace Worcester WR1 3DY

Conversion of rear outbuildings to create one dwelling

Full planning permission Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00981/LB

32 Albany Terrace Worcester WR1 3DY

Conversion of rear outbuildings to create one dwelling

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00970/S106

Sansome Hall 1 Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1LH

Application to Modify or Discharge Section 106 Planning Obligation for planning permission Ref P06D0750 to remove clause 2 and 3 from the S106 to enab...

Variations to Section 106 Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00974/DOC

29 Flat 1 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3NH

Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (noise insulation), 6 (waste pipes) and 7 (materials) of planning permission 22/01019/FUL

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00972/DOC

Worcester Royal Hospital, Elgar Unit Newtown Road Worcester WR5 1JG

Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Ecology) of planning permission 26/00543/FUL

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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23 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00969/DOC

Former swimming pool Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1PX

Approval of details reserved by condiions 11 ( Bin collection),16 (EV charger),17 (Remediation report), 21 (Archaeology), 22 (Ecology), 23 (Telecoms) ...

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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22 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00958/NMA

Sansome Hall 1 Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1LH

Non-material amendment to planning permission P06D0750 to delete the word 'student' from the approved description.

Non Material Amendment Worcester
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22 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00971/FUL

Harrington Court 93 Lowesmoor Worcester WR1 2SA

Replace the existing timber cladding with a rainscreen cladding system

Full planning permission Worcester
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21 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00965/CAN

40-41 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1EE

T1 & T2 -2 x birch in car park area -crown lift to approx 4m all round. Prune to clear buildings byapprox 2m, reduce extended lateral branches to bala...

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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21 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00968/LB

34 Sidbury Worcester WR1 2HZ

Listed building consent for a non illuminated signage to the front elevation of extension, opaque signage on glass window panels.

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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21 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00967/FUL

6 Green Hill Bath Road Worcester WR5 2AT

Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 21/00880/FUL - Proposed new dwelling within a conservation area, including demolition of garage and ex...

Full planning permission Worcester
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21 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00957/DOC

83 Bromyard Road Worcester WR2 5BZ

Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (cycle parking) and 6 (refuse) of planning permission 20/00785/FUL

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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20 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00964/CLPU

Manor Farm Malvern Road Worcester WR2 4BS

Certificate of Lawfulness for the demolition of the existing packaging section of ice cream factory and construction of a new packaging storage and co...

Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use Worcester
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19 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00959/GPAA

The Conifers Claines Lane Claines Worcester WR3 7RN

Prior approval for a proposed enlargement of dwelling by construction of an additional storey.

GPAA - Enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys Worcester
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19 Oct 2026 Withdrawn 21 Oct 26/00956/NMA

6 Green Hill Bath Road Worcester WR5 2AT

Non material amendment to planning permission 21/00880/FUL. Amendment relates to the removal of proposed green roof and addition of solar panels, 2 sk...

Non Material Amendment Worcester
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19 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00947/FUL

2 Bilford Avenue Worcester WR3 8PJ

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a care home (Class C2) for two children and associated alterations to the existing garage.

Full planning permission Worcester
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15 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00945/DOC

Footpath Os 102 High Street Worcester WR1 2QE

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (archaeology) and 4 (WSI) of planning approval 25/00808/FUL.

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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15 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00904/CAN

1A Barbourne Crescent Worcester WR1 3JF

Ash Tree, To trim back the branches which are currently overhanging the rear garden properties in Sabrina Terrace trimming back to the centre line of ...

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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15 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00938/CAN

Castle Street Worcester WR1 3QX

Copper Beech x2 - Crown LIft

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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15 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00922/CAN

High Street Worcester

Undertake arboricultural pruning to 20 trees, including crown lifting, re-pollarding, specified clearance works, pruning away from highways and proper...

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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14 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00943/FUL

Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2LT

Reconfiguration and extension of the existing building to create a vocational hub incorporating two additional learning spaces

Full planning permission Worcester
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14 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00830/LB

7 Malvern Road Worcester WR2 4LE

Listed building consent for replacement windows.

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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14 Oct 2026 Approved 21 Oct 26/00944/DOC

Police Station Castle Street Worcester WR1 3QX

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Acoustic screening) and 5 (WSI)of planning approval 26/00217/FUL

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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14 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00940/NMA

8 Watchetts Green Worcester WR4 0RT

Non material amenedment to planning permission 26/00451/HP to alter the outward length of the rear extension (study/utility) from 2712 to 3350 mm.

Non Material Amendment Worcester
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13 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 25/00945/LB

4 The Cross Worcester WR1 3PY

Listed building consent for the repair and replacement of internal doors

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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13 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00927/TPOA

14 Tollhouse Drive Worcester WR2 6AD

Oak tree - Removing lower branches overhanging road

Tree preservation order application (works to) Worcester
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12 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00929/HP

39 Rainbow Hill Worcester WR3 8NF

Proposed front dormer

Householder Planning Worcester
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12 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00887/LB

110 Bromwich Road Worcester WR2 4AP

Listed building consent for the installation of double glazed sash windows using existing frames on front and side elevation of property.

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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12 Oct 2026 Pending Decision 26/00933/DOC

55 Martley Road Worcester WR2 6HG

Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Management plan) of planning permission 19/00548/FUL, and condition 4 (materials) of planning permission...

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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12 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00928/GPDE

105 Comer Road Worcester WR2 5HY

Prior approval for a single storey rear extension

GPDE - large home rear extension Worcester
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12 Oct 2026 Pending Decision 26/00926/DOC

Castle House 61 The Tything Worcester WR1 1JT

Approval of details reserved by condtion 3 (wall details) and 4 (WSI) of planning approval 26/00566/LB

Discharge of Conditions Worcester
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9 Oct 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/00921/CAN

64 Bath Road Worcester WR5 3EW

T1 – Apple Tree (Malus species) – Crown Reduction Location: Within the garden of 64 Bath Road, immediately adjacent to the boundary with 62 Bath Road....

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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8 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00930/GPDU

University of Worcester St John's Campus Henwick Road Worcester WR2 6AJ

Prior approval for the erection of a storage building.

GPDU - Erection, extension or alteration of a University building Worcester
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8 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00920/HP

156 Battenhall Road Worcester WR5 2BT

Replace existing conservatory with a two-storey rear extension, and the addition of a front porch.

Householder Planning Worcester
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8 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00919/CAN

27 Tower Road Worcester WR3 7AF

1 - Two Spruce - Reduce in height to approximately 6 metres above ground level, together with tip pruning the outer to improve shape and form. 2 - Red...

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision 26/00917/TPOA

2 Hyacinth Close Worcester WR5 3RP

T1 Ash Remove The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stabi...

Tree preservation order application (works to) Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00918/FUL

Ravenmeadow Golf Club Hindlip Lane Worcester WR3 8SA

3 outdoor padel courts (2 with a canopy), outdoor seating and landscaped amenity.

Full planning permission Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00916/ADV

Elgar Retail Park, Unit E Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8HP

Advertisement consent for 2no replacement illuminated signs

Advertisement Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00914/CAN

Worcester Sewage Treatment Works Bromwich Road Worcester WR2 4ZP

T1 - remove dead Beech to ground level T2 - cut back 2 x limbs back to main stem to remove limbs overhanging the road and fence line

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00906/HP

218 Wylds Lane Worcester WR5 1DX

Proposed front dormer and rear wrap-around dormer.

Householder Planning Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00902/FUL

Old Baskerville Barbourne Road Worcester WR1 1RU

Conversion and vertical extension of existing Coach House and garage block into four dwellings, with associated access, car parking, cycle storage and...

Full planning permission Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00901/LB

Old Baskerville Barbourne Road Worcester WR1 1RU

Listed building consent for the conversion and vertical extension of existing Coach House and garage block into four dwellings, with associated access...

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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7 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00874/LB

1 Battenhall Place Worcester WR5 2DT

Listed building consent for internal and external air conditioning units.

Listed Building Consent Worcester
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6 Oct 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00909/CAN

20 Park Avenue Worcester WR3 7AH

Acer (T1) - Fell

Tree works within a conservation area Worcester
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46daysmedian to decide8 days faster than UK
76%decided within 8 weeks10 pts above UK
92%approved2 pts above UK
40of 388UK rank for speedup 39 places on last year

709 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · 3% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Worcester City Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 709 applications Worcester City Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 46 days, and 76% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Worcester City Council approve?
92% of the applications Worcester City Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Worcester City Council's public planning register (plan.worcester.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Worcester City Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 28 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Worcester City Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 8,998 planning applications from Worcester City Council since 2016, each counted once: 1,016 current records, received since 4 Feb 2025, and 7,982 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 179 were received in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at plan.worcester.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 28 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Worcester: 27 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.