Planning applications in Worcester
England, West Midlands
5,100 applications since 2020. 4,128 approved and 290 refused.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
By project
| Project | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extensions | 1,100 | 956 | 46 |
| Side extensions | 614 | 533 | 29 |
| Front extensions and porches | 252 | 221 | 12 |
| Loft conversions and dormers | 212 | 173 | 16 |
| Garden rooms and outbuildings | 493 | 411 | 26 |
| Solar panels | 37 | 33 | 2 |
| Windows and doors | 367 | 307 | 10 |
| Fences, walls and gates | 199 | 159 | 15 |
| Driveways and dropped kerbs | 106 | 82 | 7 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Michael A Brown Design | 41 | 46 |
| Glazzard Architects, Glazzard Architects | 16 | 16 |
| Karl Greenway, Lett & Sweetland Architects | 8 | 8 |
| M A King Design | 8 | 8 |
| Zebra Architects, Zebra Architects Ltd | 7 | 11 |
| PlaceWright Studio, Placewright Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Merrington Project Services Ltd, Merrington Project Services Ltd | 6 | 8 |
| Josh Steele, Josh Steele Drawing Services | 6 | 7 |
| Herlig Architecture Limited, Herlig Architecture Limited | 6 | 6 |
| Faiz Rasool, Euro Engineering Consultant | 5 | 6 |
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 645 | 433 | 34 |
| 2025 | 774 | 635 | 53 |
| 2024 | 620 | 517 | 28 |
| 2023 | 700 | 553 | 46 |
| 2022 | 773 | 634 | 49 |
| 2021 | 825 | 702 | 48 |
| 2020 | 763 | 654 | 32 |
Protections
| Conservation areas | 18 |
| Listed buildings | 718 |
| Article 4 directions | None found |