In the last 12 months, 94.4% of home project applications were approved in Wyre Forest (90 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 55 days).
Across all application types, 91.0% of 2,105 applications decided since May 2023 were approved. Based on Wyre Forest's public planning register. Data last updated: 22 August 2026.
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All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.
| Category | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home extensions and alterations (householder) | 533 | 489 | 44 | |
| Full planning applications | 317 | 260 | 57 | |
| Discharging planning conditions | 284 | 283 | 1 | |
| Protected tree works (TPO) | 187 | 158 | 29 | |
| Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) | 165 | 153 | 12 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 138 | 133 | 5 | |
| Tree works in a conservation area | 82 | 81 | 1 | |
| Prior approval (permitted development) | 77 | 71 | 6 | |
| Changing a planning condition (S73) | 61 | 58 | 3 | |
| Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) | 57 | 54 | 3 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 47 | 45 | 2 | |
| Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) | 23 | 20 | 3 | |
| PA Agricultural to Residential | 22 | 19 | 3 | |
| Other* | 112 | 92 | 20 | mixed types |
* Other combines smaller categories: Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (19), Outline Planning (13), Demolition (13), PA Commerical, Business etc./Shop to Res (11), Permission in Principle application (10), Regulations 3 Application (8), Section 19 (7), Phone masts and telecoms (7), PA Construction of Additional storey (6), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (5), Fast Track Application (3), Fast Track CLP Application (3), Section 106 Amendment (1), County Council application (1), Environmental impact screening and scoping (1), PA New dwelling on terrace in com/mixed (1), Technical Details Consent (1), Neighbouring LPA (1), County General Regs Application (1).
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 | 49 | 43 | |
| Q4 2023 | 198 | 179 | |
| Q1 2024 | 168 | 146 | |
| Q2 2024 | 171 | 144 | |
| Q3 2024 | 172 | 160 | |
| Q4 2024 | 199 | 183 | |
| Q1 2025 | 165 | 155 | |
| Q2 2025 | 254 | 228 | |
| Q3 2025 | 167 | 157 | |
| Q4 2025 | 194 | 176 | |
| Q1 2026 | 170 | 167 | |
| Q2 2026 | 23 | 22 | |
| Q3 2026 (quarter in progress) | 6 | 6 | sample too small |
All wards, across all years.
Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 88.2% in Wyre Forest Rural to 94.4% in Areley Kings And Riverside, a gap of 6.2 percentage points.
| Ward | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyre Forest Rural | 449 | 396 | 53 | |
| Bewdley And Rock | 356 | 328 | 28 | |
| Blakebrook And Habberley South | 228 | 212 | 16 | |
| Wribbenhall And Arley | 196 | 179 | 17 | |
| Areley Kings And Riverside | 179 | 169 | 10 | |
| Foley Park And Hoobrook | 164 | 146 | 18 | |
| Mitton | 132 | 121 | 11 | |
| Aggborough And Spennells | 97 | 88 | 9 | |
| Broadwaters | 96 | 89 | 7 | |
| Offmore And Comberton | 93 | 85 | 8 | |
| Franche And Habberley North | 92 | 82 | 10 | |
| Lickhill | 23 | 21 | 2 |
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