Little Witley, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Witley, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Witley are administered by Malvern Hills District Council. View the full Malvern Hills District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Witley
Little Witley is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, this area presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments that may appeal to those looking to invest or make changes within the community.
Population: 293 (2021)
District: Malvern Hills
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Witley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Witley.
- 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 Little Witley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
87 planning applications found near Little Witley.
- - Winnall Cottage Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Demolition of single storey extensions and proposed new two storey and single storey extensions to dwelling. Proposed new detached garage with office in roof space. (Variation of condition3 of plannin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 3 The Square Bank Road Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LS
Single and two storey side extensions and additional alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Winnall Cottage Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Non-Material Amendments to Ref M/24/00690/HP for 1. Garage Width Increase: The garage width has been increased in order to incorporate the approved external staircase. 2. Rooflight to Dormer Change: 3
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Westmead Bank Road Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LS
Erection of detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Springbank Well Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LN
Permission in Principle for a single dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Carn Brae Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Single Storey Rear Extension (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Winnall Cottage Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Demolition of single storey extensions and proposed new two storey and single storey extensions to dwelling. Proposed new detached garage with office in roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Land At (Os 7858 6351) Little Witley
Prior notification for an agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - The Laurels Church Lane Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LP
Change of use of the holiday let back to residential accommodation for the main dwelling as annex accommodation and a side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Winnall Cottage Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-06-06
View full details - - The Sheepcote Well Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LN
Prior Notification for construction of building for agricultural purposes
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - 1 The Square Bank Road Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LS
Erection of two storey extension to dwelling, demolition of outbuildings and erection of detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - Ribston House Bank Road Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LS
Creation of swim pond and new garden building to provide changing and relaxing room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-01-23
View full details - - Carn Brae Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - Westmead Bank Road Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LS
Extension to the existing property, forming a new first floor, and alterations to the existing ground floor layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-06-14
View full details - - Winnall Cottage Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP
Replacement Dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - Well Farm Well Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LN
Outline Application for the Erection of 1 No. Self-Build Dwelling and garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - Carn Brae Church Lane Little Witley Worcestershire WR6 6LP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of a rear extension and associated alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-03-09
View full details - - 10 Well Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LN
Change of use of land and siting of two holiday chalets
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2022-02-17
View full details - - Laurelei Well Lane Little Witley WR6 6LW
Non-Material Amendments to Ref. 20/00469/HP for Removal of Small rear facing dormer window next to the boundary line, an amendment to the existing pitched roof above the large central rear facing form
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2021-04-14
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A brief summary of Little Witley in Worcestershire
Little Witley is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, this area presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments that may appeal to those looking to invest or make changes within the community. The settlement has a population of approximately 293 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
Property prices in Little Witley show an average sale price of £294,360, 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 Little Witley a particularly low-crime area.
Little Witley 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 Little Witley includes 8 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, Little Witley 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 Little Witley
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Little Witley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 Little Witley.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Witley were full planning applications (6), amendments (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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