Upper Wyche, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Wyche, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Wyche 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: £377,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Wyche.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Wyche.
- 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 Wyche based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Upper Wyche.
- - Eaton Gables 65 Westminster Road Malvern WR14 4ES
Remove sycamore trees and reduce Leyland trees, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Woodland Heights 6 Eaton Road Malvern WR14 4PE
Undertake canopy reduction works to one sycamore, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 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 - - The Brink Eaton Road Malvern WR14 4PE
Fell one western red cedar, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Holly Cottage 52 Westminster Road Malvern WR14 4ES
Undertake tree works as deailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 80 Fruitlands Malvern WR14 4XA
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 100 Wells Road Malvern WR14 4PG
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 65 Fruitlands Malvern WR14 4XA
Single-storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-24
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 - - 119 Wells Road Malvern WR14 4PD
Erection of two-storey side extension; installation of vertical cladding to first floor; demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage; construction of new front garden wall; installation o
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Penn Lodge 1 Hanley Terrace Malvern WR14 4PF
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 4 King Edwards Road Malvern WR14 4AJ
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and any other accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-01-05
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 - - The Brink Eaton Road Malvern WR14 4PE
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Spring Cottage 40 Westminster Road Malvern WR14 4ES
Loft conversion and 2x garden pods
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 127 Wells Road Malvern WR14 4PD
Non-Material Amendments to Ref: 21/02149/HP - to make existing bedroom larger and provide more light.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - St Raphael 83 Wells Road Malvern WR14 4PB
Undertake tree works as detailed on the application form and any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Willowview 103 Wells Road Malvern WR14 4PD
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - 26 King Edwards Road Malvern WR14 4AJ
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Upper Wyche in Worcestershire
Upper Wyche is a settlement located in Worcestershire, England.
Property prices in Upper Wyche 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 Wyche a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Wyche 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 Wyche includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Malvern Hills SSSI, Malvern Common 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, Upper Wyche 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 Wyche
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Upper Wyche. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Wyche may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 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 Wyche were tree works (19), full planning applications (7), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Colwall planning applications
- Lower Wyche planning applications
- Malvern Wells planning applications
- Malvern Common planning applications
- Colwall Stone planning applications
- Poolbrook planning applications
- Barnard's Green planning applications
- Brand Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.