Planning Policy
The Planning Policy team is responsible for preparing plans covering what can be built and where; creating policies protecting the built and natural environment and the delivery of good design; implementing the Local Development Scheme; ensuring economic competitiveness, and monitoring the efficiency of the plans and policy in effect. Worcester City has worked with Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils to prepare a joint Local Plan covering the three Local Authority areas.
The pdf South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) (5.38 MB) came into effect on 26 March 2026, covering the period from 2021 to 2041.
The policies map is a visual representation of the policies included within the SWDPR.
- South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR)
- Local Development Framework
- South Worcestershire Local Plan (SWLP)
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- Monitoring Reports
- Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Contact the Planning Policy Team
Postal address: Worcester City Council, Planning Policy, The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY.
Tel: 01905 722233
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