Madresfield, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Madresfield, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Madresfield are administered by Malvern Hills District Council. View the full Malvern Hills District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Madresfield
Madresfield is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, just two miles east of Malvern town centre and close to the River Severn. Nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by farmland and common land, it offers stunning views of the iconic hills and is part of the scenic area known as The Malverns. This tranquil setting may be of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation in the region.
Population: 149 (2021)
District: Malvern Hills
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Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Madresfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Madresfield.
- 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 Madresfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Madresfield.
- - Home Farm Madresfield Malvern WR13 5AJ
Discharge of conditions: 4 (cycle parking); 5 (electric vehicle charging); and 8 (landscape and ecological management plan) of planning permission M/22/00048/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-05-20
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A brief summary of Madresfield in Worcestershire
Madresfield is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, just two miles east of Malvern town centre and close to the River Severn. Nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by farmland and common land, it offers stunning views of the iconic hills and is part of the scenic area known as The Malverns. This tranquil setting may be of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 149 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Madresfield a particularly low-crime area.
Madresfield 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 Madresfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grange Meadow 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Madresfield 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 Madresfield
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Madresfield.
The most common application types near Madresfield were discharge of conditions (1).
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