Conservation areas in Wyre Forest
There are 17 Conservation Areas in the Wyre Forest district. One is predominantly within Bewdley town centre, four are within Stourport-on-Severn, four are located in Kidderminster, seven are based on settlements within the rural areas and the other is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal which runs through urban and rural areas, including parts of Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn town centres.
Conservation Area Character Appraisals help residents and businesses to understand the history of an area and why it is special. They help to shape future development and planning policy as well as giving residents an idea of what enhancements could be made.
Your views are needed to help shape the future of the Stourport No.1 and No.2 Conservation Areas.
Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisals have been produced by specialist consultants for Stourport No.1 and No.2 Conservation Areas. The appraisals assess what is special about the historic and architectural character of the areas. The management plans identify the key issues and set out proposals for action to preserve and enhance them.
Wyre Forest District Council is keen to know your views on the Stourport No.1 & No.2 Conservation Area Character Appraisals. We would also like your thoughts on the suggested boundary amendments and what other issues you believe should be reflected in the management plans.
Stourport-on-Severn 1 2024 draft
Stourport-on-Severn 2 2024 draft
If you would prefer to read a hard copy document, they are available to view at Stourport Library or at Wyre Forest House.
Brief descriptions of the Conservation Areas can be found below. Select the area name to view more information.
| Name of Conservation Area | Year Originally Designated | Size in Hectares | Year Last Reviewed | Character Appraisal Available? |
| Areley Kings Stourport-on-Severn | 1993 | 10.4 | 2013 | Yes |
| Bewdley | 1968 | 42.8 | 2002 | Yes |
| Blakebrook (Kidderminster) | 1993 | 5.9 | 2014 | Yes |
| Church Street (Kidderminster) | 1993 | 1.6 | 2009 | Yes |
| Gilgal (Stourport-on-Severn) | 1991 | 2.6 | 2001 | Yes |
| Green Street (Kidderminster) | 2012 | 9 | 2011 | Yes |
| Stourport-on-Severn 1 | 1970 | 17 | 2001 | Yes |
| Stourport-on-Severn 2 | 1976 | 6.4 | 2001 | Yes |
| Vicar Street (Kidderminster) | 2003 | 1.5 | 2003 | Yes |
| Broome | 1991 | 12.7 | 2008 | Yes |
| Chaddesley Corbett | 1969 | 7.7 | 2005 | Yes |
| Churchill | 1991 | 22 | 2008 | Yes |
| Harvington | 1991 | 4.6 | 2008 | Yes |
| Ribbesford | 1991 | 13.5 | 2010 | Yes |
| Upper Arley | 1991 | 62.3 | 2007 | Yes |
| Wolverley | 1972 | 30.6 | 2007 | Yes |
| The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal | 1978 | 46.3 | 2007 | Yes |
We are dedicated to reviewing the Conservation Areas and producing Character Appraisals for them in line with Government guidance. Character Appraisals are a statement, assessing and defining the special nature of the area. Where a Conservation Area Appraisal has been produced it can be viewed at the end of each of the relevant Conservation Area descriptions.