How long do planning decisions take near St Michaels?

The average planning decision time near St Michaels is 63 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 St Michaels?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near St Michaels?

The most common type of planning application near St Michaels is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Michaels?

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St Michaels, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Michaels, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in St Michaels 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: £378,915 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Michaels.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 St Michaels based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near St Michaels.

- Homestead Oldwood Road St Michaels Tenbury Wells WR15 8PH
Change of use and alterations to outbuilding to form holiday let and change of use and alterations to agricultural barn to form incidental amenity space for use in association with the existing dwelli
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-16
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- St Michaels College Oldwood Road St Michaels Tenbury Wells WR15 8PH
Internal refurbishment of the listed Main Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-02-07
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DCN060121/F - Cinders Wood Cinder Lane St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, He WR15 8PN
Erection of 6 stables attached to existing, new pitched roofs to existing buildings and associated hard paving.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-02-28
DCN053686/U - Cinders Wood Cinder Lane St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, He WR15 8PN
Certificate of Lawfullness for an existing use of land for the grazingand stabling of horses and riding school
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-11-30

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A brief summary of St Michaels in Worcestershire

St Michaels is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

Property prices in St Michaels show an average sale price of £378,915, 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 St Michaels a particularly low-crime area.

St Michaels 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 St Michaels includes 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 St Michaels

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near St Michaels. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near St Michaels slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near St Michaels were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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