Planning policy and strategy
Information about the different planning policies, strategies and supporting information that helps guide development in Worcestershire.
Minerals and Waste Policy
Minerals Planning Policy
Information about the County Council's planning policies for the "winning and working" of minerals.
Waste Core Strategy
How we plan for waste management facilities in Worcestershire.
Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme sets out the programme for the production of minerals and waste development plan documents by the County Council.
Minerals and Waste Development Framework Authority Monitoring Report
Information about the statutory requirement, which is produced by the council, to assess the effectiveness of the council's planning policies.
Community Involvement
Information about how Worcestershire County Council will seek your involvement in the planning of minerals and waste management.
Local Aggregates Assessment (LAA)
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires minerals planning authorities to produce an annually-prepared Local Aggregates Assessment (LAA).
Infrastructure Planning
Infrastructure Planning
Information about section 106 contributions and fees, school planning obligations, infrastructure funding statement and delivery plans.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Research Documents
Information about the different sustainable research areas.
Planning for Green Infrastructure
Driving forward the delivery of green infrastructure in the county.
Other planning pages
Planning applications
Check the progress of planning applications or find out how to comment on them.
Get Involved in Planning
Find out how you can get involved in planning.
Environmental policy
More information on our Ecology Service and environmental policy.
Planning monitoring and enforcement
The Monitoring and Enforcement Officer monitors developments to ensure that they are being carried out properly.