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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 18,208 planning applications from the planning register of Worcester, read in full from 2006 to 4 November 2026. Of the 16,265 approved or refused, 92% were approved. In the last twelve months 687 were approved or refused, 93% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
18,208
applications held
92%
of those approved or refused, approved
687
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 93% approved
155
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 659 | 453 | 35 | 25 | 93% |
| 2025 | 774 | 630 | 76 | 37 | 89% |
| 2024 | 620 | 513 | 47 | 48 | 92% |
| 2023 | 700 | 568 | 67 | 56 | 89% |
| 2022 | 773 | 607 | 61 | 53 | 91% |
| 2021 | 825 | 663 | 68 | 45 | 91% |
| 2020 | 763 | 657 | 46 | 53 | 93% |
| 2019 | 807 | 719 | 42 | 39 | 94% |
| 2018 | 966 | 825 | 48 | 41 | 95% |
| 2017 | 1,033 | 868 | 73 | 52 | 92% |
| 2016 | 1,072 | 915 | 59 | 51 | 94% |
| 2015 | 915 | 793 | 43 | 38 | 95% |
| 2014 | 913 | 800 | 47 | 39 | 94% |
| 2013 | 974 | 856 | 35 | 61 | 96% |
| 2012 | 837 | 697 | 54 | 77 | 93% |
| 2011 | 880 | 734 | 55 | 78 | 93% |
| 2010 | 914 | 731 | 54 | 119 | 93% |
| 2009 | 799 | 673 | 49 | 70 | 93% |
| 2008 | 909 | 737 | 74 | 98 | 91% |
| 2007 | 967 | 747 | 97 | 121 | 89% |
| 2006 | 984 | 747 | 101 | 134 | 88% |
94% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Worcester City Council.
Newest applications in Worcester
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 4 November 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/01011/DOC
Former Swimming Pool Sansome Walk Worcester WR1 1NU
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Car Park Management) and 12 (sustainability) of planning permission 25/00213/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/00941/TPOA
60A Beech Avenue Worcester WR3 8PY
Undertake a light crown reduction of the Maple tree (T1) on the side adjacent to the boundary with No. 60 Beach Avenue, reducing branch growth back to an appropriate point approximately 2 metres from the neighbouring property. Works are proposed to provide clearance from the adjacent property and address branch encroachment. All pruning shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (Tree Work – Recommendations), retaining the tree's natural form, health, and long-term amenity value. The extent of pruning will be limited to that which is necessary to achieve the required clearance.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Householder Planning26/00729/HP
54 York Place Worcester WR1 3DS
Permanent galvanised steel fire escape to the rear of the property.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use26/01008/CLPU
2 Vigornia Avenue Worcester WR3 8JY
Proposed single-storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Full planning permission26/01006/FUL
Pavement Outside 61 High Street Worcester WR1 2RL
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Advertisement26/01005/ADV
Pavement Outside 61 High Street Worcester WR1 2RL
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026· Householder Planning26/01004/HP
Lynthorpe Battenhall Avenue Worcester WR5 2HN
Proposed aircon unit
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Full planning permission26/01003/FUL
116 Henwick Road Worcester WR2 5NY
Proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a mixed use as a dwellinghouse (C3) and a beauty salon (E) (Retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/01001/TPOA
10 Leopard Rise Worcester WR5 1JW
Propose to trim the overhang of the tree back to my fence line. That would not only remove the potential for damage to my property, remove the risk of injury to anyone and also allow light into my property.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use26/01002/CLPU
1 Melrose Close Worcester WR2 5JE
Proposed Rear Single Storey Extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00868/FUL
Highfield, Day Nursery At Battenhall Avenue Worcester WR5 2HW
Proposed garden composting toilet
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/01000/CAN
The Jenny Lind Building Farrier Street Worcester WR1 3BZ
T1, Cherry (smallest tree within group), fell. Decay in main stem, crown in decline. Poor long term position.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00987/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
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Listed Building Consent26/00973/LB
22 Britannia Square Worcester WR1 3DH
Listed buiding consent for the Installation of electric vehicle charging point.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00963/FUL
Lansdowne Rise Lansdowne Road Worcester WR3 8LN
Installation of four new black risers to the front and rear elevations of the property. (retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00984/CAN
55 Mill Street Worcester WR1 2NG
Crown reduction of 1 Maple tree to just below previous reduction point and removal of limb growing from base. The tree is a fully grown Acer the tree has grown to such an extent, that it requires a crown reduction, and the shaping and cutting back of its lower branches.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use26/00986/CLPU
5 Tutbury Row Worcester WR4 0RU
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/00979/TPOA
Driftwood 218 Hylton Road Worcester WR2 5LA
Remove Silver Birch tree.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/00966/TPOA
24 Arundel Drive Worcester WR5 2HU
Removal of a severely decayed Mulberry tree.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Certificate of Lawfulness Existing26/00946/CLE
40 Homestead Avenue Worcester WR4 0DA
Certificate of lawfulness of existing use of part garage conversion to utility room.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 23 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00972/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
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00982/FUL
32 Albany Terrace Worcester WR1 3DY
Conversion of rear outbuildings to create one dwelling
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Listed Building Consent26/00981/LB
32 Albany Terrace Worcester WR1 3DY
Listed building consent for the conversion of rear outbuildings to create one dwelling
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00976/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-bed apartments and 2, 3 and 4-bed house types split across the development with associated infrastructure road / parking / landscaping) to allow phased occupation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00974/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
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Variations to Section 10626/00970/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 enable the building to be occupied as an HMO with no restriction on the type of persons that can occupy the building.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00969/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) and 24 (Boundary Treatment) of planning approval 25/00213/FUL.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00971/FUL
Harrington Court 93 Lowesmoor Worcester WR1 2SA
Replace the existing timber cladding with a rainscreen cladding system
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026· Non Material Amendment26/00958/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.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Listed Building Consent26/00968/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.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00967/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 existing wall to front) to allow for changes in the appearance of the dwelling
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00965/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 balance shape, particularly branch to North of T1 over amelanchier
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00957/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
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use26/00964/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 cold store along with associated works approved under planning permission P10C0556
The council’s page - Withdrawnvalid 19 October 2026· Non Material Amendment26/00956/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 skylights, removal of side door, juliet balconies at the rear to replace inset terrace.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· GPAA - Enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys26/00959/GPAA
The Conifers Claines Lane Claines Worcester WR3 7RN
Prior approval for a proposed enlargement of dwelling by construction of an additional storey.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00947/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.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00922/CAN
High Street Worcester
Undertake arboricultural pruning to 20 trees, including crown lifting, re-pollarding, specified clearance works, pruning away from highways and properties, selected branch reductions and deadwood removal. Retain the primary branch framework where practicable and prune to suitable growth points.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00945/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.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00938/CAN
Castle Street Worcester WR1 3QX
Copper Beech x2 - Crown LIft
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Worcester
- Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00914/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
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed use26/00852/CLPU
47 Gilmour Crescent Worcester WR3 7PJ
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/00849/TPOA
Springfield Britannia Square Worcester WR1 3DL
Works to trees identified in the risk management survey, including: T5 Holm Oak - Reduce the south-east extending limb by approximately 2.3 metres to suitable growth points. T6 Holm Oak - Reduce the end weight of a long lateral limb overhanging the road by approximately 2.5 metres. G49 Acer Group - Reduce one exposed branch by approximately 2 metres. T23 Sweet Chestnut - Crown lift to achieve a clearance of 5.5 metres above ground level. T37 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce a historic stub back to the main stem. T42 Common Beech - Crown lift to achieve a clearance of 5 metres above the road. T57 Pine - Fell. T61 Tree of Heaven - Reduce the crown spread over the road by up to 2 metres.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/00844/TPOA
St Wulstans Athelstan Road Worcester WR5 2BW
BLUE DOT/TREE 2 - Yew tree (Taxus baccata) - Reduce by 2-3m overall to previous reduction points, Reduction to limit future stem/root growth to prevent potential future damages to wall where public footpath is present YELLOW DOT/TREE 3 - Yew tree (Taxus baccata) - Reduce overhang over garage by 2-3m
The council’s page - Approveddecided 6 November 2026· Non Material Amendment26/00940/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.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· GPDU - Erection, extension or alteration of a University building26/00930/GPDU
University of Worcester St John's Campus Henwick Road Worcester WR2 6AJ
Prior approval for the erection of a storage building.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Householder Planning26/00796/HP
10 Mortlake Avenue Worcester WR5 1QD
Single Storey Side Extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Removal Of Condition26/00842/FUL
Ketch Caravan Park And Moorings Bath Road Worcester WR5 3HW
Removal of condition 1 of planning permission P92C0079 (variation of PR266/68 - soil tipping and caravan site extension) to allow caravans to remain on part of the site during winter months.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Full planning permission26/00846/FUL
Honeywell Primary School Tudor Way Worcester WR2 5QH
Proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated infrastructure.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026· Householder Planning26/00827/HP
49 Somers Road Worcester WR1 3JJ
Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Full planning permission26/00779/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)
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 2 November 2026· Full planning permission26/00330/FUL
Jewson Ltd Navigation Road Worcester WR5 3EF
Change of use from builder merchants (use class B8) to a 24hour gym (use class E).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Non Material Amendment26/00384/NMA
The Fairway Worcester WR4 9UH
Revised parking layout Relocation of a lamp post Amendment to footpath alignment Correction of cycle store drawings (based on measured survey) Updated landscaping plan
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00739/DOC
15 Mealcheapen Street Worcester WR1 2DQ
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (cycle parking) of planning permission 23/00669/FUL
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Householder Planning26/00720/HP
71 Flag Meadow Walk Worcester WR1 1QG
Side and rear extension at ground floor.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Tree preservation order application (works to)26/00829/TPOA
Apex Park Wainwright Road Worcester WR4 9FN
Oak (4623) - Crown reduce limb over fire escape which is growing towards building. To give building plenty of space and take the weight out of the limb to minimise future failure due to the large cavity. Remove major deadwood.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00821/FUL
Holy Claines Barn Hindlip Lane Worcester WR3 8SB
Change of use of existing highway verge to residential garden land.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Full planning permission26/00832/FUL
Spire Southbank Hospital 139 Bath Road Worcester WR5 3AG
Demolition of existing boiler house and Installation of emergency generator and associated enclosure
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00879/CAN
Highfield Battenhall Avenue Worcester WR5 2HW
Re-pollard ten Lime Trees and two Sycamore trees back to their established and historic pollard points.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00884/CAN
59 Battenhall Road Worcester WR5 2BP
1 - Apple engulfed in Vine Rose & in decline - Fell to ground level 2 - Neighbour's Elderberries encroaching over boundary - Cut back to point in line with boundary. 3 - Apple with split at base - Shorten as necessary, to improve shape and form
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Tree works within a conservation area26/00894/CAN
The Gatehouse Battenhall Road Worcester WR5 2TD
Two Holly trees to be felled to ground level, both trees are leaning towards the road and showing fairly poor vigour especially the one closest to the street lamp. The trees are furthermore affecting the radiation of light being emitted from the lamp post due to foliage being so close to street light effecting light for pavement and road users.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Householder Planning26/00905/HP
354 Bath Road Worcester WR5 3EZ
Conversion and alteration of the existing attached garage/carport.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Advertisement26/00907/ADV
Unit 6 and 7 Blackpole Retail Park Blackpole Road Worcester WR3 8PQ
Advertisement consent for one illuminated entrance fascia sign, two illuminated internal quality seal roundels suspended behind glazing, one illuminated side elevation fascia sign, Illuminated billboard sign and 4 trolley bay graphics.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026· Discharge of Conditions26/00972/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
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026· Householder Planning26/00679/HP
38 Battenhall Road Worcester WR5 2BQ
Extend existing ground floor garage, first floor extension over garage with rear dormer.
The council’s page
From the planning register of Worcester, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.