Change of use applications in Worcester

There were 63 change of use applications in Worcester in the last 12 months. 8 involve HMOs. Of the 37 decided so far, 33 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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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
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
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
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
22 Sept 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00857/FUL

1 Turrall Street Worcester WR3 8AJ

Conversion of roof space to form 1no. 1 bedroom apartment.

Full planning permission Worcester
18 Sept 2026 Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00853/FUL

Unit 3D Bromyard Business Park Bromyard Road Worcester WR2 5XU

Change of Use of vacant light industrial unit into martial arts Jiu Jitsu training centre and academy (Use Class E - Leisure)

Full planning permission Worcester
16 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/00782/FUL

Anbrian House 1 The Tything Worcester WR1 1HD

Proposed conversion of the existing office building into six self contained residential apartments.

Full planning permission Worcester
15 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/00821/FUL

Holy Claines Barn Hindlip Lane Worcester WR3 8SB

Change of use of existing highway verge to residential garden land

Full planning permission Worcester
9 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/00430/FUL

51 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3LR

Change of use of rear ground floor and upper floors (use class E) to form 5 residential flats (use class C3)

Full planning permission Worcester
28 Aug 2026 Approved 14 Oct 26/00778/FUL

49B Teme Road Worcester WR4 9AW

Conversion of single dwelling to 2 x 1 bedroom flats.

Full planning permission Worcester
24 Aug 2026 Recommendation made 26/00774/FUL

Field House 29 Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1NU

Change of use of ground floor office (use class E) to a 2 bedroom flat (use class C3).

Full planning permission Worcester
20 Aug 2026 Pending Decision 26/00779/FUL

3 Heron Close Worcester WR2 4BW

Proposed change of use of outbuilding (use class C3) to use as a barbers shop (use class E) (retrospective)

Full planning permission Worcester
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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