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Planning in Pole Elm

Approved
90%
9 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 21 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pole Elm in the last 24 months, from Malvern Hills District Council's planning register.

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About Pole Elm

Pole Elm is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in Pole Elm show an average sale price of £294,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pole Elm area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pole Elm a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pole Elm has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pole Elm 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Pole Elm, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Pole Elm. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 147 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pole Elm?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Pole Elm. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pole Elm?
The average planning decision time near Pole Elm is 147 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 Pole Elm?
The planning approval rate near Pole Elm is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pole Elm?
The most common type of planning application near Pole Elm is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pole Elm?
You can search and track planning applications near Pole Elm on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.