Suckley, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Suckley, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Suckley
Suckley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England, near the Herefordshire border. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Suckley Knowl, Suckley Green, and Longley Green, making it a charming area for prospective planning applications and developments.
Population: 579 (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: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Suckley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Suckley.
- 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 Suckley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Suckley.
- - The Garden House Suckley Worcester WR6 5ED
Removal of existing cladding and installation of proposed cladding (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Hillview Suckley Worcester WR6 5ED
Single storey rear extension (incorporating existing studio).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Hillview Suckley Worcester WR6 5ED
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of new window and loft conversion (Class use C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Suckley in Worcestershire
Suckley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England, near the Herefordshire border. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Suckley Knowl, Suckley Green, and Longley Green, making it a charming area for prospective planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 579 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
Property prices in Suckley 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 Suckley a particularly low-crime area.
Suckley 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 Suckley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crews Hill Wood SSSI; 8 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Suckley 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.
Planning Activity in Suckley
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Suckley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Suckley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Suckley were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Longley Green planning applications
- Grittlesend planning applications
- Suckley Knowl planning applications
- Suckley Green planning applications
- Old Storridge Common planning applications
- Alfrick Pound planning applications
- Greenhill planning applications
- Alfrick planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.