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Planning Applications in
Herefordshire

Herefordshire is part of the West Midlands region. Search any postcode in Herefordshire to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Planning Application Types in Herefordshire

Based on 821 applications tracked between 2026-05-19 and 2026-10-23.

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Planning Permission

116 applications

14% of all applications

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PP - Approval of details reserved by condition

108 applications

13% of all applications

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Full Householder

90 applications

11% of all applications

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Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

78 applications

10% of all applications

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Listed Building Consent

50 applications

6% of all applications

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All others - Prior Approval

45 applications

5% of all applications

bar_chart Herefordshire Planning Statistics

821
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Planning Permission
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Data period: 2026-05-19 to 2026-10-23 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Herefordshire

PlanWatch currently holds 821 Herefordshire planning records across 581 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-19 to 2026-10-23. The most common categories in this dataset are Planning Permission (116), PP - Approval of details reserved by condition (108), Full Householder (90).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Herefordshire

Latest applications submitted to Herefordshire council.

P263147/J 2026-10-23

Requested work is to totally remove the tree, then plant a native treeapproximately 10m from the house along the same boundary wall.

Glendower House 51 Bodenham Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2TP

Valid
P263146/K 2026-10-23

Felling of Cedar type ornamental tree obstructing view of traffic, interfering with TPO Lime Tree, overgrowing neighbour's Lime Tree House boundary.

Westholme Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4NN

Valid
P262994/PVA 2026-10-23

Application under Section 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 – Proposed Temporary Campsites 2027

37 Greyfriars Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0BE

Valid
P263025/K 2026-10-22

T1: Western Red Cedar - remove the large limb growing towards the road(limb is located on the south side of tree), removing back to the main stem

St Marys Church Kington Herefordshire HR5 3AG

Valid
P263131/PA7 2026-10-22

Construction of 3 winter fill, water storage reservoirs.

Fields to the north of the A438 Hereford Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RA

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Objecting to a Planning Application in Herefordshire

Herefordshire Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Herefordshire's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

gavel Overlooking and loss of privacy gavel Loss of light or overshadowing gavel Noise and disturbance gavel Traffic and parking gavel Overbearing impact and scale gavel Character of the area gavel Drainage and flooding gavel Loss of trees

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Herefordshire Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Herefordshire Planning

How do I check planning applications in Herefordshire? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Herefordshire. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Herefordshire? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Herefordshire, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Herefordshire council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Herefordshire? expand_more
Most planning applications in Herefordshire are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Herefordshire? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Herefordshire in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
What planning applications don't need permission in Herefordshire? expand_more
Some developments in Herefordshire fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Herefordshire council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Herefordshire? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Herefordshire may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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Planning Guides for Herefordshire Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

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Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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