How long do planning decisions take near Malvern Common?

The average planning decision time near Malvern Common is 40 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 Malvern Common?

The planning approval rate near Malvern Common is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Malvern Common?

The most common type of planning application near Malvern Common is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Malvern Common?

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Malvern Common, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Malvern Common, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £318,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Malvern Common.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Malvern Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Malvern Common.

- Land At (Os 7899 4411) Hawthorn Lane Malvern
Change of use of land to residential curtilage and erection of detached garage (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 3 Piers Close Malvern WR14 3JH
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-08
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- 16 Arosa Drive Malvern WR14 3JP
Erection of double garage/workshop.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 38 Arosa Drive Malvern WR14 3JP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-06-26
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- Qinetiq St Andrews Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 3PS
Application for a Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning permission 18/01088/FUL - change 1.83m screen brick wall to 1.8m close boarded timber fence on Plots 270 and 277. Reduce driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Malvern Common in Worcestershire

Malvern Common is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Malvern Common show an average sale price of £318,715, 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 Malvern Common a particularly low-crime area.

Malvern Common 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 Malvern Common includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Malvern Hills SSSI, Malvern Common SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Malvern Hills. 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 Malvern Common

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Malvern Common. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Malvern Common.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Malvern Common were full planning applications (10), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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