Almeley, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Almeley, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Almeley
Almeley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, encompassing the hamlets of Almeley Wootton, Lower Wootton, Woonton, and Upcott. According to the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 553 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 553 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Almeley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Almeley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Almeley.
- - Bridge Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed extension to existing agricultural building for fodder storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - P261156/PA7 - Bridge Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed extension to existing agricultural building for fodder storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-19 - - Bridge Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed steel portal frame building for storage of straw
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - P260793/PA7 - Bridge Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed steel portal frame building for storage of straw
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-13 - P260402/PA7 - Land at Ellesmere Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed general purpose agricultural building for storage or hay and machinery.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-13 - P253624/F - Barn at Spearmarsh House Spearmarsh Common Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6LQ
Conversion of existing barn to dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-11 - - Land at Ellesmere Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed general purpose agricultural building for storage or hay and machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - P260074/BGP - Land at Bridge Farm Almeley Herefordshire
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 243276
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-12 - - Land at Bridge Farm Almeley Herefordshire
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 243276
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Whittern Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application for prior notification for a proposed extension to existing agricultural building for general purpose, hay, machinery andagriultural implements and general handling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - P253688/PA7 - The Whittern Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application for prior notification for a proposed extension to existing agricultural building for general purpose, hay, machinery andagriultural implements and general handling.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-23 - P253458/XA2 - Church House Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 of planning permission 250547
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-02 - P252908/PA7 - Bridge Farm Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the extension of two existing building for general agricultural storage, fodder and machinery
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-08 - - Almeley House Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LB
T1 - Established Portugese Laurel - dismantle. T2 - Cherry tree - reduce.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - P252758/K - Almeley House Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LB
T1 - Established Portugese Laurel - dismantle. T2 - Cherry tree - reduce.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-23 - P243276/F - Bridge Farm Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Demolition of former bull pens. Proposed agricultural building for housing cattle.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-03 - P250547/FH - Church House Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LD
Reinstatement of window on frontage elevation, replacement render and associated works for thermal upgrade of the property. Addition of ASHPto rear of outhouse of the property (For DOC 3 see 253458)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-13 - P250205/F - Land North of Spearmarsh House Almeley Herefordshire
Proposed erection of one self-build four bedroom dwelling and garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-31 - P250329/PA7 - Fields at Frantons Lane Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6LQ
Application for prior approval for the proposed erection of a general purpose agricultural hay and straw storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-24 - P250171/K - Almeley House Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6LB
Removal of some small dead limbs on a large Oak tree on the garden boundary, primarily to ensure that high winds do not cause them to fall on the public highway. No crown reduction work. Pollard
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-14
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A brief summary of Almeley in Herefordshire
Almeley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, encompassing the hamlets of Almeley Wootton, Lower Wootton, Woonton, and Upcott. According to the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 553 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 553 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Almeley show an average sale price of £294,969, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Almeley a particularly low-crime area.
Almeley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Almeley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Almeley includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Almeley
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Almeley. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Almeley.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Almeley were outline applications (6), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Almeley Wootton planning applications
- Upcott planning applications
- Hopley's Green planning applications
- Wootton planning applications
- Kinnersley planning applications
- Woonton planning applications
- Holme Marsh planning applications
- Sallys planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.