How long do planning decisions take near Altbough?

The average planning decision time near Altbough is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Altbough?

The planning approval rate near Altbough is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Altbough?

The most common type of planning application near Altbough is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Altbough?

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Altbough, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Altbough, 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 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Altbough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Altbough.

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 Altbough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Altbough.

P260759/F - Barns at Altbough Farm Hoarwithy Herefordshire HR2 6QE
Site clearance and erection of a self-build dwelling with garage and detached annex ancillary to main dwelling with associated access, landscaping and drainage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-27
P220796/F - Woodlands Farm Little Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Proposed siting of two bell tents and two shepherd's huts to be used as holiday accommodation and erection of four compost toilets.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-17
P210821/F - The Rookery Hoarwithy Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QG
Proposed construction of timber framed house and associated external works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-01
P204123/F - Barns at Altbough Farm Hoarwithy Herefordshire HR2 6QE
Proposed conversion of redundant barns to three dwellings
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-11-23
P200585/XA2 - Woodlands Farm Little Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 190365.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-05-19
P190365/F - Weaven Wood, Woodlands Farm Little Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Erection of Marquee between 1 April and 31 October in any Calendar Year (For DOC 4 see 200585)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-03-05
P161406/N - Land at Hopleys Nr Hoarwithy Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Grass covered Round Barrow for the placement of urns containing human cremation ashes.
Status: Approved | Type: Waste | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-05-16
P132656/F - Woodlands Farm Little Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Retention of workshop/storage building for agricultural use and/or in connection with existing campsite.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-11-01
S122926/AM - Workshop at Woodlands Farm Hoarwithy Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Non-material amendment to planning permission S122102/F; Revised entrance porch design, additional windows to west elevation and low level brick plinth.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-10-18
S122102/F - Workshop at Woodlands Farm Hoarwithy Herefordshire
Erection of a replacement dwelling and demolition of workshop building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-07-22
S112504/U - Woodlands Farm Nr Hoarwithy Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Use of first floor of workshop building as a dwelling and use of land to rear of workshop as residential curtilage to first floor dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-09-08
S111356/F - Woodlands Farm Little Dewchurch Herefordshire HR2 6QD
Extension to existing agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-06-21
DCC053452/F - Woodlands Farm Adjacent To Mou Hereford HR2 6QD
Change of use of land for siting of six Tipi and Yurts (tents) for seasonal holiday use with service block
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-10-18

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A brief summary of Altbough in Herefordshire

Altbough is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Altbough 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 Altbough a particularly low-crime area.

Altbough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hoarwithy. 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 Altbough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Altbough

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Altbough. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Altbough.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Altbough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Altbough were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 13% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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