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Planning in Great Malvern

Approved
95%
114 of 119 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Great Malvern

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About Great Malvern

Great Malvern, located in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, serves as the historic centre of the area and features the town centre. Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Malvern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies on the eastern flanks of the Worcestershire Beacon and North Hill. This scenic setting makes Great Malvern an attractive location for planning applications, particularly in relation to conservation and development initiatives.

Property prices in Great Malvern show an average sale price of £377,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Great Malvern has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Malvern 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Malvern, 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, 168 planning applications were submitted near Great Malvern. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (49), full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (13).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Malvern?
In the last 24 months, 168 planning applications were submitted near Great Malvern. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Malvern?
The average planning decision time near Great Malvern is 43 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 Great Malvern?
The planning approval rate near Great Malvern is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Malvern?
The most common type of planning application near Great Malvern is tree works applications, with 49 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Malvern?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Malvern on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.