Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leigh Sinton are administered by Bromsgrove District Council. View the full Bromsgrove District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leigh Sinton
Leigh Sinton is a quaint hamlet located in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, positioned at the southern end of the Leigh civil parish. Conveniently situated along the A4103 road, it lies approximately 5 miles from both Worcester and Malvern. The hamlet features a village pub, a corner shop, and a Chinese takeaway, making it a charming spot for local amenities. The pronunciation of Leigh is notably rhymed with "lie."
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leigh Sinton.
- 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 Leigh Sinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Leigh Sinton.
- - 1 Eastleigh Sherridge Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DA
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the land for the siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 9 Lynn Close Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DU
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Land At (Os 7794 5048) Lower Interfields Malvern
Erection of 28 dwellings (Including 6 x local discount market dwellings) and associated works in lieu of 12 x self/custom build units approved under application M/21/01287/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Bluebell Cottage Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EB
Permission in Principle for the proposed erection of one dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 15 Lynn Close Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DU
Prior notification for a larger home extension - single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Victoria House Hereford Road Leigh Sinton WR13 5DS
Part demolition of building, erection of detached two storey dwellinghouse with vehicular access from Clewer Croft and erection of boundary treatment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Ostlers Barn Sherridge Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DA
Replacement of existing external windows and doors to front and rear elevations of the dwelling. Addition of new external doorway on rear elevation into existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Ostlers Barn Sherridge Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DA
Replacement of existing external windows and doors to front and rear elevations of the dwelling. Addition of new external doorway on rear elevation into existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Land At (Os 7758 5033) Leigh Sinton
Rural exception site of up to 18 dwellings (10 affordable and 8 market) and associated landscaping and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Victoria House Hereford Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DS
Discharge of Conditions: 7 - CEMP, 9 - Floor slab levels, and 10 - construction materials of external surfaces of Planning Permission application number 20/01947/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Bluebell Cottage Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EB
Retrospective change of use of land from meadow/garden area to holiday accommodation consisting of 3 x wooden 2 berth pods, 1 x 2 berth Shepherd Hut and 1 x Communal shower/toilet block and kitchenett
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 7 Hop Pole Green Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DP
Single storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Woodside Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EB
Application for Prior approval of proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of one additional storey.
Status: Permitted | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Old Police House Hereford Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EA
Outline application for proposed single dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-03-08
View full details - - Old Police House Hereford Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EA
Side double storey extension and replacement existing single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-03-06
View full details - - Nethercote Hereford Road Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5DS
Two storey rear extention.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-02-06
View full details - - Land At (Os 7794 5048) Lower Interfields Malvern
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters Pursuant to Outline Planning Permission Ref: M/21/01287/OUT for development of the first phase for 33 dwellings including 18 affordable dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - Land At (OS 7772 5075) Leigh Sinton
Permission in Principle for up to 3 self-build dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-07-15
View full details - - Land At (Os 7758 5033) Leigh Sinton
The erection of 24 affordable starter homes (15 affordable rent, 9 affordable shared ownership) and associated landscaping and infrastructure.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - Woodside Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EB
Application for Prior Approval for the Erection of a First Floor Extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2021-07-28
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A brief summary of Leigh Sinton in Worcestershire
Leigh Sinton is a quaint hamlet located in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, positioned at the southern end of the Leigh civil parish. Conveniently situated along the A4103 road, it lies approximately 5 miles from both Worcester and Malvern. The hamlet features a village pub, a corner shop, and a Chinese takeaway, making it a charming spot for local amenities. The pronunciation of Leigh is notably rhymed with "lie."
Property prices in Leigh Sinton show an average sale price of £377,100, 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 Leigh Sinton a particularly low-crime area.
Leigh Sinton 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 Leigh Sinton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aileshurst Coppice SSSI; 3 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 Leigh Sinton
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Leigh Sinton. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Leigh Sinton.
The average decision period of 72 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 Leigh Sinton were full planning applications (12), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (6). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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