Planning permission in Bromsgrove

In the last 12 months, 96.9% of home project applications were approved in Bromsgrove (162 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 58 days).

Across all application types, 91.2% of 2,217 applications decided since February 2023 were approved. Based on Bromsgrove's public planning register. Data last updated: 10 April 2026.

2,513Total applications

2,217Decided

91.2%Approval rate (of decided)

2,021 Approved+196 Refused+75 Withdrawn+183 Pending+38 Outcome not determined=2,513 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,212	1,107	105	91.3%
Protected tree works (TPO)	325	307	18	94.5%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	215	184	31	85.6%
Prior approval (permitted development)	171	170	1	99.4%
Listed Building Consent	69	69	0	no refusals recorded
Section 211 Notice	54	53	1	98.1%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	40	36	4	90.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	40	27	13	67.5%
Advertisement Consent	31	27	4	87.1%
Permission in Principle	21	7	14	33.3%
Other*	39	34	5	mixed types

Listed Building Consent: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Discharging planning conditions (12), Demolition (8), Outline Planning (6), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (3), Retrospective Planning Application (3), Technical Details Consent (3), County Council Statement (1), Environmental impact screening and scoping (1), Phone masts and telecoms (1), Enforcement (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	72	68	94.4%
Q4 2023	193	168	87.0%
Q1 2024	172	155	90.1%
Q2 2024	197	172	87.3%
Q3 2024	163	155	95.1%
Q4 2024	186	172	92.5%
Q1 2025	173	166	96.0%
Q2 2025	188	177	94.1%
Q3 2025	182	171	94.0%
Q4 2025	177	163	92.1%
Q1 2026	154	143	92.9%
Q2 2026	19	17	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 202 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 79.4% in Avoncroft Ward to 96.2% in Hagley West Ward, a gap of 16.8 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Belbroughton And Romsley Ward	354	315	39	89.0%
Lickey Hills Ward	178	163	15	91.6%
Barnt Green And Hopwood Ward	155	141	14	91.0%
Avoncroft Ward	102	81	21	79.4%
Alvechurch South Ward	95	78	17	82.1%
Tardebigge Ward	95	86	9	90.5%
Sanders Park Ward	89	78	11	87.6%
Perryfields Ward	88	78	10	88.6%
Hagley East Ward	88	84	4	95.5%
Hagley West Ward	79	76	3	96.2%
Wythall West Ward	76	69	7	90.8%
Marlbrook Ward	76	71	5	93.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Bromsgrove?

In the last 12 months, 96.9% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Bromsgrove, based on 162 decided applications. Across all application types, 91.2% of 2,217 applications decided since February 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Bromsgrove?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Bromsgrove in the last 12 months was 58 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Bromsgrove?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Bromsgrove?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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