Orchard House Napleton Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PT

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Malvern Hills

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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 lawful development applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Mill Cottage 8 Napleton Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PT

  M/24/01363/HP Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement garage roof and new side door.

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Domestic

• Holmwood Napleton Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PT

  M/26/01296/CAN Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Undertake works to group of Leyland cypress and group of hornbeam, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 27 Oakfield Drive Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PP

  21/00710/HP Submitted 13 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 28 docs
  Small domestic

• 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

• Gablet Napleton Lane Kempsey Worcester WR5 3PX

  M/26/00509/HP Submitted 1 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Conversion of existing garage; construction of single storey infill extension; installation of dormer and roof lights; and construction of detached garage (part-retrospective)

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 The Woodlands 28 Main Road Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NB

  M/26/01332/CAN Submitted 2 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Reduce overgrown tree branches causing obstruction. Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in accompanying information.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• M/26/01140/CLPU Decided

  7 Fishpool Close Rushwick Worcester WR2 5US

  Certificate of Lawful Development for single storey side extension for conservatory.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• M/25/01017/CLE Decided

  Hanley Workshops, Units 2 And 3 B4209 Hanley Swan To Roberts End Hanley Swan WR8 0DX

  Certificate of lawfulness for the existing Use of Land for Mixed Agricultural and Educational Uses

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• M/26/01184/CLE Decided

  The Bungalow Steps Farm The Village Clifton Upon Teme Worcester WR6 6EN

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the occupation of The Bungalow, Steps Farm in breach of condition 3 of planning permission MR 164/73 (agricultural occupancy).

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• M/26/01398/CLPU Awaiting decision

  Broad Lea Oldbury Road Worcester WR2 6JS

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed siting and use of a mobile home as accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• M/26/01402/CLPU Awaiting decision

  Hawthorns 14 Cralves Mead Tenbury Wells WR15 8EX

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed construction of a single-storey orangery extension

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development