How long do planning decisions take near Leigh?

The average planning decision time near Leigh is 76 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 Leigh?

The planning approval rate near Leigh is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Leigh?

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

How can I track planning applications near Leigh?

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Leigh, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leigh, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

About Leigh

Leigh is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, situated 4 miles west of Worcester and 5 miles north of Malvern. The parish encompasses the larger village of Leigh Sinton and several rural hamlets, including Brockamin and Smith End Green, with a total population of 1,589 as of the 2021 census. Key infrastructure includes the A4103, which connects Worcester and Hereford, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and rural development.

Population: 1,589 (2021)

District: Malvern Hills

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Leigh in Worcestershire

Property prices in Leigh show an average sale price of £216,160, 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 a particularly low-crime area.

Leigh 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 includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Teme SSSI; 4 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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Leigh. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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.

The average decision period of 76 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 were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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