Great Malvern, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Malvern, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · Town
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Malvern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Malvern.
- 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 Great Malvern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Great Malvern.
- - 2 Stanley Road Malvern WR14 2BG
Single storey side and rear extensions, removal of chimney, changes to fenestration and facing materials and other alterations to dwellinghouse (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 12 Lansdowne Close Malvern WR14 2AU
Retrospective application for new front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 28 Davenham Close Malvern WR14 2TY
Discharge of Condition 9 (Broadband) of planning permission M/22/01492/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Malvern Cube Albert Road North Malvern WR14 2YF
Extension to 'north wall' of theatre to create additional storage and office space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land At (Os 7833 4688) Pickersleigh Grove Malvern
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 21 Bawdsey Avenue Malvern WR14 2EW
Two storey side extension and demolition of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 24 Sling Lane Malvern WR14 2TU
Proposed single storey front extension and two storey rear extension with adjoining single storey extension to replace conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Woodland At (Os 7850 4673) Hayslan Road Malvern
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 18 Lansdowne Crescent Malvern WR14 2AW
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 15 Lansdowne Terrace Malvern WR14 2AR
Installation of French doors at ground and first floor, with Juliet balcony to first floor. New windows and doors all in Idigbo hardwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 18 Lansdowne Close Malvern WR14 2AU
Proposed two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 28 Davenham Close Malvern WR14 2TY
Application for a Non-Material amendment following a grant of planning approval M/22/01492/FUL - to use a different brick Weinerberger Caldera Red
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Stanway 176 Pickersleigh Road Malvern WR14 2QX
Renovation of existing three bedroom dwelling, to include conversion of the existing loft to provide an extra bedroom. First floor extension to rear with single storey extension to rear of dwelling to
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Great Malvern in Worcestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Malvern a particularly low-crime area.
Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Malvern Hills SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Malvern Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Great Malvern
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Great Malvern. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Malvern may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Malvern were tree works (30), full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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