How long do planning decisions take near Besford?

The average planning decision time near Besford is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Besford?

The planning approval rate near Besford is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Besford?

The most common type of planning application near Besford is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Besford?

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Besford, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Besford, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Besford are administered by Malvern Hills District Council. View the full Malvern Hills District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Besford

Besford is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, with a population of 147 as recorded in the 2001 census. Located near Pershore, the village is easily accessible from Upton-upon-Severn and is home to the historic Besford Court, which has previously served as a school known as Besford Court Hospital. This charming setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage and residential development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Besford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Besford.

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 Besford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Besford.

- 490 Croome Road Besford Defford Worcester WR8 9AS
Erection of detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Besford in Worcestershire

Property prices in Besford show an average sale price of £294,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Besford a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Besford

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Besford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Besford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Besford were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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