Search West Malvern planning applications

17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of West Malvern · updated daily · Malvern Hills District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 12 months

42 North Malvern Road Malvern WR14 4LTAwaiting decisionHeavily reduce one twisted willow and reduce canopy of one Eucalyptus, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying documents.Tree works within a conservation areaReceived 26 Oct 2026M/26/01552/CAN
10 Hornyold Road Malvern WR14 1QQAwaiting decisionUndertake canopy reduction works to two lime trees, as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.Tree Preservation Order Application (works to)Received 14 Oct 2026M/26/01568/TPOA
St Nicholas House Cowleigh Road MalvernAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing windows.Full planning permissionReceived 12 Oct 2026M/26/01543/FUL
68 Cowleigh Road MalvernAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness of Existing use of the property known as 68 Cowleigh Road as three separate self-contained residential flats, known as Flats 1, 2 and 3, each in residential use within Use Class C3.Certificate of Lawfulness ExistingReceived 29 Sep 2026M/26/01463/CLE
25 Hornyold Road Malvern WR14 1QQApprovedUndertake tree works to two hazel trees, as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.Tree works within a conservation areaReceived 28 Sep 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026M/26/01452/CAN

Planning in West Malvern

Approved: 85%; 22 of 23 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Malvern in the last 24 months, from Malvern Hills District Council's planning register.

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Around West Malvern

Postcode districts

WR14 263 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Malvern Hills District Council

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About West Malvern

West Malvern is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the northern slopes of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England. As part of the urban area known as The Malverns, it is governed by the Malvern Hills District Council and its own parish council. The village, with an elevation of up to 250 metres, offers stunning views of the Herefordshire countryside. Notable landmarks include the Church of St James, established in 1840, and the adjacent primary school, alongside the churchyard where Peter Mark Roget, creator of Roget's Thesaurus, is buried. The population, recorded at 1,385 in the 2011 Census, was estimated at 1,263 in 2019, reflecting the area's continued growth and appeal. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,216 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Malvern Hills district.

Property prices in West Malvern show an average sale price of £377,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Malvern area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Malvern a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Malvern has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Malvern 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Malvern, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near West Malvern. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Malvern?

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near West Malvern. The approval rate is 85%.

How long do planning decisions take near West Malvern?

The average planning decision time near West Malvern is 43 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 West Malvern?

The planning approval rate near West Malvern is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Malvern?

The most common type of planning application near West Malvern is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Malvern?

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