How long do planning decisions take near Hill Croome?

The average planning decision time near Hill Croome is 36 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 Hill Croome?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Croome?

The most common type of planning application near Hill Croome is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hill Croome?

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Hill Croome, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill Croome, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

About Hill Croome

Hill Croome is a quaint village and civil parish in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, covering 1,000 acres. Once part of the Royal Forest of Horewell, this historic area had a population of 169 as recorded in the 2001 census, making it a small but significant community for planning applications and local developments.

Population: 164 (2021)

District: Malvern Hills

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,688 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill Croome.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill Croome based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Hill Croome in Worcestershire

Property prices in Hill Croome show an average sale price of £303,688, 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 Hill Croome a particularly low-crime area.

Hill Croome 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 Hill Croome includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Hill Croome

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hill Croome. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hill Croome were outline applications (1).

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