Upper Colwall, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Colwall, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Colwall are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Colwall
Upper Colwall is a picturesque civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, nestled against the western slopes of the Malvern Hills and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area features distinct sections, including Colwall Stone, Upper Colwall, and Colwall Green, which stretches along the B4218 road for approximately 2 miles. The historic village core lies just a mile west of Colwall Stone, making it a charming location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Colwall.
- 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 Upper Colwall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Upper Colwall.
- - Uphill House 14 Wyche Road Malvern WR14 4EG
Undertake works to one horse chestnut and one ash, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - P260705/FH - Westhope The Purlieu Malvern Herefordshire WR14 4DJ
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 223893 (Proposed replacement garage/storage building) - to substitute plan 643-02A with643-02B.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-09 - - Westhope The Purlieu Malvern Herefordshire WR14 4DJ
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 223893 (Proposed replacement garage/storage building) - to substitute plan 643-02A with643-02B.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Uphill House 14 Wyche Road Malvern WR14 4EG
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - P260390/PDV - Land at Jubilee Drive Upper Colwall Malvern
Notification on proposal to remove public payphone.
Status: Undecided | Type: Permitted Development | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-02 - - Land at Jubilee Drive Upper Colwall Malvern
Notification on proposal to remove public payphone.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - P260098/XA2 - Replacement dwelling at Little Mynd Fossil Bank Upper Colwall Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 attached to planning permission 230098
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-20 - - Replacement dwelling at Little Mynd Fossil Bank Upper Colwall Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 attached to planning permission 230098
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Uphill House 14 Wyche Road Malvern WR14 4EG
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Rock House 20 Wyche Road Malvern WR14 4EG
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - P252305/K - Quilter Walwyn Road Upper Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6PX
The tree is a sycamore which is rotting through at its base and has a large cavity there. The stump will be left . There are a number of sycamore seedlings growing close to it as well as other spec
Status: Approved | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-13 - P252325/J - Sunfold Walwyn Road Upper Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6PZ
T1 Beech tree, fell beech tree. The beech tree has Ganoderma applanatum fungus growing on the base of the tree this is a sign of rot in the base of the tree. T2 Pine tree, fell pine tree, i
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-12 - P252038/J - Colwall Coppice Malvern Worcestershire WR14 4DJ
Permission is sought to undertake a regeneration felling.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-14 - - 80 Wyche Road Malvern WR14 4EQ
Re-opening of existing blocked in window and replace with new opening window; 'Lean to' glazed extension; and replacement of Juliet Balcony and glazed double doors with a new fixed window incorporatin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - P250772/FH - Teynham Lodge Chase Road Upper Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6DJ
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-30 - P250944/FH - Lismore The Purlieu Malvern Herefordshire WR14 4DJ
Proposed single storey extension to the rear
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-19 - P250333/PA1 - 1 Brockhill Cottages West Malvern Road Malvern Herefordshire WR14 4EJ
Prior approval for a proposed single storey extension. The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.85 metres. The maximum height of the extension will be 2.85 met
Status: Approved | Type: Home Notification - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-30 - P243050/J - Land to west of Beacon Road Grundy's Meadow Malvern Herefordshire
T1 tagged 873 - Ash. Fell tree. Slender drawn up tree with phototrophic lean. Evidence of ash dieback disease and due to locationnear to access track, remove for safety. T2 tagged 40913 - A
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28 - - Land to west of Beacon Road Grundy's Meadow Malvern Herefordshire
T1 tagged 873 - Ash. Fell tree. Slender drawn up tree with phototrophic lean. Evidence of ash dieback disease and due to locationnear to access track, remove for safety. T2 tagged 40913 - Ash. Fell tr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - P242426/J - 3 Fossil Cottage Walwyn Road Upper Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6PJ
Proposed works to T1: Ash on boundary line - re-pollard due to currently outgrown location.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-17
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A brief summary of Upper Colwall in Herefordshire
Upper Colwall is a picturesque civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, nestled against the western slopes of the Malvern Hills and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area features distinct sections, including Colwall Stone, Upper Colwall, and Colwall Green, which stretches along the B4218 road for approximately 2 miles. The historic village core lies just a mile west of Colwall Stone, making it a charming location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Upper Colwall show an average sale price of £377,100, 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 Upper Colwall a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Colwall has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Malvern Wells, Colwall Stone and Upper Colwall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Upper Colwall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Malvern Hills SSSI; 14 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, Upper Colwall 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 Upper Colwall
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Upper Colwall. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Colwall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Colwall were tree works (23), full planning applications (8), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 33 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Wyche planning applications
- Malvern Wells planning applications
- Colwall Stone planning applications
- Lower Wyche planning applications
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- Ham Green planning applications
- Colwall Green 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.