Planning Service

The Planning Service department is responsible for all planning matters in Redditch, in conjunction with the County Council. The Planning Department strives to create a high quality, sustainable environment and to protect and improve the environment in which people live and work. When considering planning-related matters, the Council has regard to economic, social and environmental implications in order to improve the quality of life for people living, working and visiting Redditch.

The Borough's Planning Team consists of two sections, Development Control and Development Plans.

Development Control

Development Control

Development Control are responsible for determining planning applications and enforcement issues.</W  (35.50 KB)

Redditch Borough Council wants to help to reduce climate change.
Please view the this leaflet which provides awareness of relevant development planning policies which can indirectly help to reduce the impact on climate change.  (2.67 MB)

View the Council's note on the smoking ban</W  (8.82 KB)

Development Plan

Development Plans

Development Plans are responsible for the preparation of documents outlining all the policies and standards which the Council will use in deciding all types of Planning Applications. Please click here to access the Development Plans Team webpage.

Planning Portal

The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system; advising on planning permission, online planning applications, planning appeals and how the planning system works.

Planning Services aim to provide a high quality, responsive service which gives best value for its users. To view the Planning Services Standards  (1.24 MB) please click the link.