Knighton on Teme, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knighton on Teme, Worcestershire.
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About Knighton on Teme
Knighton on Teme is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Historically part of the hundred of Doddingtree, its name, derived from the Old English 'Cnihtatun', translates to 'farm of the young men' and is first recorded in an 11th-century manuscript. The village is notably located near the River Teme, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and conservation.
Population: 573 (2021)
District: Malvern Hills
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knighton on Teme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knighton on Teme.
- 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 Knighton on Teme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Knighton on Teme.
- - 6 Woodgate Green Knighton On Teme Tenbury Wells WR15 8LX
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - The Old School Knighton On Teme Tenbury Wells WR15 8LT
General purpose agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Knighton on Teme in Worcestershire
Knighton on Teme is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Historically part of the hundred of Doddingtree, its name, derived from the Old English 'Cnihtatun', translates to 'farm of the young men' and is first recorded in an 11th-century manuscript. The village is notably located near the River Teme, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 573 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
Property prices in Knighton on Teme show an average sale price of £424,456, 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 Knighton on Teme a particularly low-crime area.
Knighton on Teme 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 Knighton on Teme includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Teme SSSI; 11 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, Knighton on Teme 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 Knighton on Teme
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Knighton on Teme. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Knighton on Teme may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Knighton on Teme were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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