How long do planning decisions take near Kingswood Common?

The average planning decision time near Kingswood Common is 160 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 Kingswood Common?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingswood Common?

The most common type of planning application near Kingswood Common is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingswood Common?

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Kingswood Common, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingswood Common, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kingswood Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingswood Common.

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 Kingswood Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kingswood Common.

- Kingswood House Kingswood Stanford Bridge Worcester WR6 6SB
Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse and associated operational development
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Kingswood Common in Worcestershire

Kingswood Common is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

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

Kingswood Common 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 Kingswood Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Teme SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Kingswood Common 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 Kingswood Common

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Kingswood Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 160 days.

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

With an average of 160 days, decisions near Kingswood Common take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Kingswood Common were outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), other applications (1).

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