Hollybush, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hollybush, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hollybush are administered by Malvern Hills District Council. View the full Malvern Hills District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hollybush
Hollybush is a quaint village located in Worcestershire, nestled at the southern end of the Malvern Hills and near the borders of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The village features a small church, All Saints, and a village hall, although it lacks commercial amenities such as shops or pubs, following the closure of its post office and stone quarry in recent years. This serene setting may appeal to those considering planning applications in a peaceful rural environment.
District: Malvern Hills
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £356,212 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hollybush.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hollybush.
- 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 Hollybush based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Hollybush.
- - Old Post Office Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Construction of 1 self-build/custom build single storey dwelling, including parking, ramped access and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1EX
Non-Material Amendments to Ref 21/00234/HP for glazing to roof and side walls of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - Cider Mill Barn Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Erection of single storey extension and alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-05-24
View full details - - Cider Mill Barn Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Erection of single storey extension and alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-05-24
View full details - - Bank Cottage Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Non-material amendment to application 21/00571/HP for extension to first floor. Replacement of garage roof with balcony. Replacement tiles to roof - to add 4 no. rooflights to new extension roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-04-05
View full details - - Bank Cottage Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Extension to first floor. Replacement of garage roof with balcony. Replacement tiles to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2021-03-22
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1EX
Minor alterations and design improvements to a portion of works carried out and granted under planning approvals 13/01200/FUL and 18/00601/HP
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2021-02-09
View full details - - Bank Cottage Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Extension to first floor. Replacement of garage roof with balcony. Replacement tiles to roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2020-11-09
View full details - - Berrow House Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Change of use of camping bunk house to accommodation for dependent relative, with minor external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2020-09-08
View full details - - Old Post Office Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2020-01-31
View full details - - Underthe Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1ET
Erection of two storey extensions to existing dwelling (part constructed under planning permission 98/00236/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2019-06-12
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Hollybush Ledbury HR8 1EX
Part two-storey, part single-storey side extension - amendments to design of planning approval 13/01200/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2018-04-25
View full details - - Dingle Hill, Hollybush, Ledbury, HR8 1EX
To relocate the main vehicular access to Dingle Hill from A438, form a new driveway, and close existing access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2017-02-23
View full details - - Valentine Cottage, Hollybush, Worcestershire, HR8 1ET
Erection of 6m x 6m garden studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2015-02-24
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Hollybush, Worcestershire, HR8 1EX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition - Conditions 1-14 on Planning Permission 13/01200/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2015-01-27
View full details - - The Old Coach House, Hollybush, Worcestershire, HR8 1EX
Prior Approval of a Proposed Change of Use of a building from Office (Use Class B1) Use to a use falling within Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) - Change of use from B1(a) office to guest accommodation an
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2014-11-03
View full details - - Cider Mill Barn, Hollybush, Worcestershire, HR8 1ET
Application for approval of details reserved by condition - conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission 11/00388/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2014-04-16
View full details - - Cider Mill Barn, Hollybush, Worcestershire, HR8 1ET
Reinstate as existing after fire damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2013-12-18
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Hollybush, Worcestershire, HR8 1EX
Alterations to the existing dwelling, extension to rear, construction of detached timber garage. Alteration to access and landscaping. Change of use from paddock to garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2013-09-13
View full details - - Bank Cottage,Hollybush,Worcestershire,HR8 1ET
Proposed single storey extension to replace conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2013-03-11
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A brief summary of Hollybush in Worcestershire
Hollybush is a quaint village located in Worcestershire, nestled at the southern end of the Malvern Hills and near the borders of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. The village features a small church, All Saints, and a village hall, although it lacks commercial amenities such as shops or pubs, following the closure of its post office and stone quarry in recent years. This serene setting may appeal to those considering planning applications in a peaceful rural environment. It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
Property prices in Hollybush show an average sale price of £356,212, 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 Hollybush a particularly low-crime area.
Hollybush 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 Hollybush includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eastnor Park SSSI, The Malvern Hills SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Hollybush 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 Hollybush
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hollybush. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hollybush.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hollybush were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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