1 The Woodlands 28 Main Road Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NB

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Malvern Hills

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Malvern Hills took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Malvern Hills for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Malvern Hills decided tree works applications in a median of 21 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 67-69 The Anchor Inn Main Road Kempsey Worcestershire WR5 3NB

  M/22/01257/FUL Submitted 17 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of two three-bedroom dwellings (Use Class C3) utilising existing access off Main Road, with associated parking and landscaping, and reconfiguration of the public house (Sui Generis) car park.

  Refused Full applications 55 docs

• 3 Byefields Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NN

  M/24/00647/HP Submitted 21 May 2024 200 yards away

  Proposed first floor side extension and proposed two storey rear extension to replace existing single storey extension

  Granted Householder Extension 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 27 Oakfield Drive Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PP

  21/00710/HP Submitted 13 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 28 docs
  Small domestic

• Holly Tree House 81 Main Road Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NA

  M/26/00759/HP Submitted 18 May 2026 200 yards away

  Single storey extension to front elevation, remove part of boundary wall and extend vehicle access.

  Refused Householder Extension 28 docs
  Small domestic

• Mill Cottage 8 Napleton Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PT

  M/24/01363/HP Submitted 30 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  Replacement garage roof and new side door.

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Domestic

• Orchard House Napleton Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PT

  M/26/01453/CLPU Submitted 24 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed outbuilding

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• M/26/01305/CAN Refused

  14 Bank Street Malvern WR14 2JN

  Fell one pine, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Trees
• M/26/01324/CAN Granted

  15 Market Street Tenbury Wells WR15 8BH

  Undertake targeted branch removals from one ash tree, as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• M/26/01350/CAN Granted

  10 Clarence Road Malvern WR14 3EH

  Undertake reduction works to one walnut, one silver birch, and one cob nut, as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• M/26/01272/TPOA Refused

  30 Willow Field Drive Lower Broadheath Worcester WR2 6RT

  Undertake works to one oak tree, as detailed on the application form and any other accompanying information.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Trees
• M/26/01450/CAN Awaiting decision

  14 Victoria Road Malvern WR14 2TE

  Reduce Atlas Blue Cedar canopy to minimum 3m radius from trunk, removal of broken and partially broken limbs and dead wood, and removal of lowest limb to improve shape, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees