How long do planning decisions take near The Grove?

The average planning decision time near The Grove is 76 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 The Grove?

The planning approval rate near The Grove is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Grove?

The most common type of planning application near The Grove is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Grove?

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The Grove, Worcestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Grove, Worcestershire.

Worcestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Grove 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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Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Grove.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near The Grove.

- 2 Ploughfield Close Holly Green Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0RY
New first floor above existing single-storey extension – (Variation of condition 2 Ref. M/25/01891/HP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Ryall House Farm Quarry, Tewkesbury Road, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0PU
The carrying out of development pursuant to planning reference number: 23/000046/CM, dated 22 February 2024 without complying with condition 12 of that permission, so as to enable the continued tempor
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Worcestershire | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Grass Verge At Os 8634 4064 Holly Grove Ryall Upton Upon Severn
Change of use of Highways land to residential garden within domestic boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 13 Hillview Gardens Ryall Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0QJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-04-18
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- Chandos Strensham Road Ryall Grove Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0PS
Installation of underground LPG tank, to be sited in the front garden of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of The Grove in Worcestershire

The Grove is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Grove a particularly low-crime area.

The Grove 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 The Grove includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upton Ham SSSI, Earl's Croome Meadow SSSI. 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, The Grove 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 The Grove

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near The Grove. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near The Grove.

The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near The Grove were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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