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Planning in Great Witley

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Great Witley

Great Witley is a charming village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, approximately ten miles northwest of Worcester. With a population of 743 as of 2021, the area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 743 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.

Property prices in Great Witley show an average sale price of £294,360, 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 Witley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Witley 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 Witley 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 Witley, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Great Witley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Witley?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Great Witley. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Witley?
The average planning decision time near Great Witley is 79 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 Witley?
The planning approval rate near Great Witley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Witley?
The most common type of planning application near Great Witley is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Witley?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Witley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.