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House prices in Malvern Hills District Council: average £350,772, +5.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Malvern Hills District Council received?
Malvern Hills District Council received 1,206 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Malvern Hills District Council take to decide applications?
Malvern Hills District Council takes an average of 66 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Malvern Hills District Council?
Malvern Hills District Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Malvern Hills District Council?
Submit your representation to Malvern Hills District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Malvern Hills District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Malvern Hills District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Malvern Hills District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 664 appeals were lodged against Malvern Hills District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Malvern Hills District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Malvern Hills District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Malvern Hills District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Malvern Hills District Council, located in Worcestershire, oversees a diverse area that includes the towns of Malvern, Tenbury Wells, and Upton-upon-Severn, along with a significant rural landscape dotted with villages. The district is renowned for the Malvern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive region for planning applications related to both residential and environmental development.

The council area encompasses 189 towns and villages, including Great Malvern. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Malvern Hills District Council received 1,206 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (358), tree works (162), discharge of conditions (159). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

664 planning appeals were lodged against Malvern Hills District Council decisions, of which 180 were allowed and 380 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Malvern Hills District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Malvern Hills District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.