Fences, walls and gates in Malvern Hills
1,383 applications since 1976. 1,015 approved and 172 refused. Refused: about 1 in 7 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 18 | 5 |
| 2025 | 39 | 26 | 8 |
| 2024 | 29 | 25 | 1 |
| 2023 | 40 | 28 | 6 |
| 2022 | 38 | 28 | 4 |
| 2021 | 45 | 41 | 2 |
| 2020 | 31 | 20 | 3 |
| 2019 | 16 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 35 | 21 | 6 |
| 2017 | 37 | 31 | 3 |
| 2016 | 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 34 | 25 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Dean | 307 | 35 | about 1 in 10 |
| Worcester | 159 | 15 | about 1 in 12 |
| Wychavon | 302 | 22 | about 1 in 15 |
| Wyre Forest | 169 | 16 | about 1 in 12 |