Planning authority
Wychavon District Council
Adopted plan 10.6 years old; plan in preparation: getting started; HDT 103%.
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Adopted plan
| Plan | South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 |
| Adopted | 25 February 2016 |
| Age | 10.6 years |
| Plan period | 2006–2030 |
| Housing requirement | 28,400 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | south-worcestershire-local-plan |
| Stage | Getting started |
| Latest event | Scoping consultation started, 18 September 2026 |
| Next dated event | Scoping consultation ended, 30 October 2026 |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 103% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 1,153 |
| Decided | 1,057 |
| Granted | 885 (84%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 172 |
| Major applications decided | 81, of which 73 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 266 | 262 | 219 | 43 |
| October to December 2025 | 298 | 258 | 212 | 46 |
| January to March 2026 | 307 | 284 | 255 | 29 |
| April to June 2026 | 282 | 253 | 199 | 54 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 303: 132 allowed, 2 split, 169 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 42: 14 allowed, 1 split, 27 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 43% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 90 PERSHORE ROAD, HAMPTON, EVESHAM, WORCS, WR11 2PH Application W/26/00373/CCO | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 5 August 2026 | 1 Cleeve Road, Middle Littleton, Eversham, WR11 8JT Application W/26/00325/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 July 2026 | Bank Farm, Front Street, Pebworth, CV37 8XQ Application W/25/01048/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 3 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 6 July 2026 | Ryknild, Buckle Street, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 8QQ Application W/25/02011/GPDQ | Other minor developments, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 29 June 2026 | Land West of Cockshot Lane (OS 9802 5620), Dormston, Kington, Worcestershire, WR7 4LD Application W/25/01659/OUT | Minor Dwellings, 6 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 29 June 2026 | The Barracks, Hill Road, Overbury, GL20 7NZ Application W/25/02166/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 25 June 2026 | Bouts Barn, Bouts Lane, inkberrow, wr7 4hp Application w/25/02569/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 23 June 2026 | Land at (Os 9463 5414), Naunton Road, Naunton Beauchamp, Upton Snodsbur, WR7 4NZ Application W/24/01103/OUT | Major dwellings, 63 homes | Hearing | Allowed |
| 17 June 2026 | Coney Grees Farm, Crown Lane, Wychbold, Worcestershire, WR9 0BX Application W/25/02696/GPDQ | Other minor developments, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 June 2026 | Land at (OS 0112 4548), Top Street, Charlton, Worcestershire, WR10 3LE Application W/25/02738/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 6 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.