Abberley, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abberley, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Abberley
Abberley is a charming village and civil parish located in north-west Worcestershire, England. Known for its picturesque countryside and community spirit, Abberley presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and agricultural development within its tranquil setting.
Population: 786 (2021)
District: Malvern Hills
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,075 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 005B
Crime Statistics
12 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abberley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abberley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Abberley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
159 planning applications found near Abberley.
- - Westwood Stockton Road Abberley Worcester WR6 6AS
Prior notification for the formation, alteration or maintenance of private ways for agricultural or forestry use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 72 Stockton Road Abberley Worcester WR6 6AS
Certificate of Lawfulness Development of proposed replacement doors and windows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 8 Millers Green Abberley Worcester WR6 6NY
Undertake tree works as detailed on the application form and any other accompanying information.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 8 Millers Green Abberley Worcester WR6 6NY
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - The Orchard Apostles Oak Abberley Worcester WR6 6AD
Discharge of conditions 5 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity), 12 (cycle parking), 16 ( residential Travel Welcome Pack) and 23 (broadband) of planning permission reference 21/01267/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 46 Apostles Oak Abberley Worcester WR6 6AA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning permission M/22/01145/HP - door opening to side elevation, rear wall moved in by 100mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - Land At (Os 7450 6737) The Common Abberley
Residential development of 25 dwellings, including 10 affordable units, with public open space, a vehicular and pedestrian access point and associated landscaping (ref: M/22/00642/RM). Discharge of Co
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Apostles Oak Cottage B4202 Apostles Oak Apostles Oak Abberley Worcestershire WR6 6AD
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - The Orchard Apostles Oak Abberley Worcester WR6 6AD
Proposed demolition of The Orchard, Apostles Oak, Abberley
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Broken Hill Stockton Road Abberley Worcester WR6 6AR
Erection of three car garage with residential annex over, following demolition of existing garage and shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-06-30
View full details - - Elm Lodge The Common Abberley Worcester WR6 6AY
Erection of boundary fence
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Broken Hill Stockton Road Abberley Worcester WR6 6AR
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed construction of new gates on existing vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-09-29
View full details - - Land At (Os 7450 6726) Abberley
Application for permission in principle for the construction of up to 7no. dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - 8 Millers Green Abberley Worcestershire WR6 6NY
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-09-23
View full details - - Land At (Os 7452 6790) Clows Top Road Abberley
Non-material amendment to application 19/00451/RM Reserved Matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following a grant of planning permission 16/00816/OUT for the erection of 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-09-16
View full details - - Catchgates Stockton Road Abberley Worcester WR6 6AR
Erection of a Building for Use as a Commercial Cattery
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-07-28
View full details - - 46 Apostles Oak Abberley Worcester WR6 6AA
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-07-26
View full details - - Land At (Os 7450 6737) The Common Abberley
Application under sections 106a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to modify the requirements relating to legal agreement dated 28th April 2016 associated with planning permission 14/01122/OUT.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-06-27
View full details - - Apostles Oak Cottage Apostles Oak Abberley Worcester WR6 6AD
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-06-01
View full details - - Land at (OS 7450 6737) The Common Abberley
Residential development of 25 dwellings, including 10 affordable units, with public open space, a vehicular and pedestrian access point and associated landscaping. (Variation of condition 1 & 4 on pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-04-29
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A brief summary of Abberley in Worcestershire
Abberley is a charming village and civil parish located in north-west Worcestershire, England. Known for its picturesque countryside and community spirit, Abberley presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and agricultural development within its tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 786 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
Property prices in Abberley show an average sale price of £314,075, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 12 crimes reported in the Abberley area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Abberley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abberley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Abberley
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Abberley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Abberley.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Abberley were tree works (5), outline applications (2), other applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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