How long do planning decisions take near Rushwick?

The average planning decision time near Rushwick is 58 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 Rushwick?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Rushwick?

The most common type of planning application near Rushwick is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rushwick?

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Rushwick, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rushwick, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

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About Rushwick

Rushwick is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, just west of Worcester. Encompassing the villages and hamlets of Broadmore Green, Crown East, Rushwick village, and Upper Wick, the parish spans an area of 5.06 square kilometres. The River Teme delineates its southern boundary, while the Worcester to Hereford railway line traverses the village, providing vital transport links for potential development and planning opportunities in the area.

Population: 1,403 (2021)

District: Malvern Hills

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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: Worcester
Parliamentary constituency: Worcester
LSOA: Worcester 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rushwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rushwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rushwick.

- Morar Broadmore Green Rushwick Worcester WR2 5TE
Single storey side extension and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-05-15
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A brief summary of Rushwick in Worcestershire

Property prices in Rushwick 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 Rushwick a particularly low-crime area.

Rushwick 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 Rushwick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Teme SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Rushwick

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rushwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Rushwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rushwick were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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