Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Upton upon Severn
Upton upon Severn is a charming riverside town and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Situated along the A4104, it has a population of 2,903 as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications.
Population: 2,901 (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: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 005D
Crime Statistics
19 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 8
- other-theft: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- public-order: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upton upon Severn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upton upon Severn.
- 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 Upton upon Severn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Upton upon Severn.
- - The Heritage Centre Church Street Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0HX
Discharge of condition 4 (programme of archaeological work) of listed building consent ref W/25/01334/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Tudor House 16 Church Street Upton Upon Severn WORCESTER WR8 0HT
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Kings Head 2 High Street Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0HF
Internal refurbishment including removal of walls to open up bar area, new joinery, new floor finishes and a toilet fit-out. New festoon lighting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Old Coach House School Lane Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0LD
Undertake tree works as detailed on the application form and any other accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Vintage And Modern Sales 42A Backfields Lane Upton Upon Severn WR8 0JH
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of 1no. Live/Work Unit in accordance with Planning Permission ref: 12/00995/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - The Bothy 20 School Lane Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0LE
Proposed ground floor extension and replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 4 High Street Upton Upon Severn Worcester WR8 0HB
Removal of various modern stud walls, removal of toilet and installation of new stud walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Malvern Hills | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Upton upon Severn in Worcestershire
Upton upon Severn is a charming riverside town and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire, England. Situated along the A4104, it has a population of 2,903 as of the 2021 census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,901 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.
Property prices in Upton upon Severn show an average sale price of £303,688, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 19 crimes reported in the Upton upon Severn area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Upton upon Severn 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 Upton upon Severn 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, Upton upon Severn 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 Upton upon Severn
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Upton upon Severn. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Upton upon Severn.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Upton upon Severn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upton upon Severn were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 21% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.