Kempsey, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kempsey, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Kempsey
Kempsey is a village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Worcester, the village is bordered by the River Severn to the west, with the A38 main road running through its heart. This strategic location enhances its accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations.
Population: 4,365 (2021)
District: Malvern Hills
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Area Information
- Admin district: Worcester
- Parliamentary constituency: Worcester
- LSOA: Worcester 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kempsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kempsey.
- 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 Kempsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Kempsey.
- - 5B Church Street Kempsey Worcester WR5 3JG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of two air conditioning condenser units
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 58 The Limes Kempsey Worcester WR5 3LG
Single storey Rear/Side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Cleeve Oak Brookend Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3LA
Undertake tree works as deailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Beech House Old Road North Kempsey Worcester WR5 3JZ
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land At (Os 8568 4948) Brookend Lane Kempsey
Consent to retain 2no. temporary free standing advertisements positioned as a V-Board and 4no. temporary flag advertisements (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land At (Os 8568 4948) Brookend Lane Kempsey
Request under section 106A(1)(a) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to modify the requirements of the legal agreement dated 7th May 2024 associated with planning permission M/22/00967/OUT to chan
Status: Undecided | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Kempsey in Worcestershire
Kempsey is a village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Worcester, the village is bordered by the River Severn to the west, with the A38 main road running through its heart. This strategic location enhances its accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,365 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kempsey a particularly low-crime area.
Kempsey 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 Kempsey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Napleton Meadow SSSI. 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, Kempsey 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 Kempsey
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Kempsey. 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 Kempsey 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 Kempsey were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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