Malvern Hills is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #70 out of 292. 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%) #235 of 292

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #221 of 292

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #70 of 292

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #163 of 292

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

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