How long do planning decisions take near Picken End?

The average planning decision time near Picken End is 116 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 Picken End?

The planning approval rate near Picken End is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Picken End?

The most common type of planning application near Picken End is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Picken End?

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Picken End, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Picken End, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,688 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Picken End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Picken End.

- Appletrees Hanley Swan Worcester WR8 0DN
Prior Notification for an additional storey to be added to an existing bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Appletrees Hanley Swan Worcester WR8 0DN
Prior Notification for larger home extension - Side and rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Land At (Os 8157 4265) Winnington Gardens Hanley Swan
Discharge of Conditions 4 (CEMP); 5 (Drainage); 6 (Habitat); 7 (Materials); 8 (Landscaping); 11 (Green Infrastructure); and 12 (Boundary Treatment Plan) of planning permission M/24/01568/FUL,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Land At (Os 8157 4265) Winnington Gardens Hanley Swan
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 12 (boundary treatment) of Planning Permission M/24/01568/FUL allowed on appeal 6000576 (Erection of four dwellings, new access arrangements and associat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Land At (Os 8125 4252) Picken End Hanley Swan
Discharge of condition 6 (CEMP) of planning application M/22/00471/FUL, approved at appeal (ref. 3364189)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 1 St Gabriels Terrace Hanley Swan Worcester WR8 0DY
Discharge of conditions: 3 (materials); 5 (broadband); 6 (percolation test); 7 (water management); 8 (boundary treatment); 9 (landscaping); and 13 (CEMP) of planning permission M/22/01881/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 5 Glanford Welland Road Hanley Swan Worcester WR8 0DA
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-06-12
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A brief summary of Picken End in Worcestershire

Picken End is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Picken End show an average sale price of £303,688, 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 Picken End a particularly low-crime area.

Picken End 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 Picken End includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brotheridge Green Meadows SSSI, Brotheridge Green Disused Railway Line SSSI. 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 Picken End

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Picken End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Picken End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 116 days, decisions near Picken End take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Picken End were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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