Malvern Hills is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #69 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Malvern Hills decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

83%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #227 of 282

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #213 of 282

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #69 of 282

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #158 of 282

57%

Minor dwellings approved

133 decided (1-9 homes)

86%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

34 decided

720

Total decisions

124 refused in 2025