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Planning in Bransford

Approved
76%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bransford in the last 24 months, from Malvern Hills District Council's planning register.

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About Bransford

Bransford is a village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, just 3 miles west of Worcester and 4 miles north of Malvern. Situated along the A4103, which connects Worcester and Hereford, Bransford features the River Teme as its northern boundary. The village collaborates with the nearby parish of Leigh through a grouped parish council, making it an important area for local planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 527 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bransford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bransford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bransford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bransford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bransford. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (2), tree works (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bransford?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bransford. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bransford?
The average planning decision time near Bransford is 69 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 Bransford?
The planning approval rate near Bransford is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bransford?
The most common type of planning application near Bransford is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bransford?
You can search and track planning applications near Bransford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.