How long do planning decisions take near Holt Fleet?

The average planning decision time near Holt Fleet is 58 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 Holt Fleet?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Holt Fleet?

The most common type of planning application near Holt Fleet is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holt Fleet?

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Holt Fleet, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holt Fleet, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

About Holt Fleet

Holt Fleet is a small hamlet within the civil parish of Ombersley, located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. Notable for the historic Holt Fleet Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford in 1828, the area combines rural charm with community living. As of the 2021 census, the wider parish had a population of 2,407 and has been part of a grouped parish council with Doverdale since 1973, making it an important area for local planning considerations.

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Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holt Fleet.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holt Fleet.

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 Holt Fleet based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Holt Fleet.

- The Firs Holt Fleet Lane Holt Heath Holt Fleet Worcester WR6 6NW
Technical matters submission for the construction of 2no self build dwellings, including garage block (PIP W/25/00532/PIP)
Status: Undecided | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-07-11
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- 8 Riverside Holt Heath Holt Fleet Worcester WR6 6NW
Part-retrospective for replacement holiday lodge and raised decking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Holt Fleet in Worcestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holt Fleet a particularly low-crime area.

Holt Fleet has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Uphampton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Holt Fleet includes 6 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 Holt Fleet

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Holt Fleet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Holt Fleet slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Holt Fleet were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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