Ashfield, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashfield, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashfield are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £347,318 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 022G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashfield.
- 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 Ashfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
526 planning applications found near Ashfield.
- - Crossroads Palmerston Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PN
T1 Bird Cherry reduce to old cuts (approximately 1.5-2 metres) and shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AW
T1 - Birch remove two smaller stems to leave the upright stem. Crown lift the three remaining stems to 12 foot. T2 - Sycamore crown lift to20 foot. T3 - Birch remove stem over the building and crown l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - P261882/K - St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AW
T1 - Birch remove two smaller stems to leave the upright stem. Crown lift the three remaining stems to 12 foot. T2 - Sycamore crown lift to20 foot. T3 - Birch remove stem over the building and crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-25 - P261880/K - Crossroads Palmerston Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PN
T1 Bird Cherry reduce to old cuts (approximately 1.5-2 metres) and shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-25 - - Merrivale Place The Avenue Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AW
T1 - Norway Spruce on the left of the drive entrance fell to ground. T2 - White Beam at the rear left corner of the house crown lift to 15 foot.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - P261858/K - Merrivale Place The Avenue Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AW
T1 - Norway Spruce on the left of the drive entrance fell to ground. T2 - White Beam at the rear left corner of the house crown lift to 15 foot.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Land at Chasedales Walford Road Ross on Wye HR9 5SS
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - P261810/FH - Drumpellier Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PH
Proposed extension alterations and double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - P261795/K - Land at Chasedales Walford Road Ross on Wye HR9 5SS
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - P261763/FH - 73 Duxmere Drive Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5UP
Single-storey extensions and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-14 - - The Rectory Church Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5HN
T1. Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) This tree has a very poor union at around 0.5 meters above ground level, also it is growing close to the boundary wall so it is not suitable for long term retention
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - P261461/K - The Rectory Church Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5HN
T1. Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) This tree has a very poor union at around 0.5 meters above ground level, also it is growing close to the boundary wall so it is not suitable for long te
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-17 - P261253/F - White Keys Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PQ
Application for variation of condition 2 of permission 252234 (Proposed replacement self-build dwelling, including demolition works and detached garage). To substitute the proposed site plan a
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-27 - P261243/XA2 - Land at Rectory Farm Ashfield Park Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 of planning permission 230487.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-26 - - White Keys Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PQ
Non-material amendment to previous application 252234 (Proposed replacement self-build dwelling, including demolition works and detached garage)- to seek approval for removing the existing low lying w
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - White Keys Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 of planning permission 252234
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - P261224/AM - White Keys Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PQ
Non-material amendment to previous application 252234 (Proposed replacement self-build dwelling, including demolition works and detached garage)- to seek approval for removing the exis
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-23 - P261225/XA2 - White Keys Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 of planning permission 252234
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-23 - P261210/F - March Eastfield Road Ross-on-wye Herefordshire HR9 5JZ
Replacement of existing dwelling with a self-build dwelling and residential outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-22 - - Chasedale Cottage Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5PQ
Walnut tree in the rear garden - reduce and shape by 2-2.5 metres. Crown lift to 12-15 foot and tidy up the stubbed branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
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A brief summary of Ashfield in Herefordshire
Ashfield is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.
Property prices in Ashfield show an average sale price of £347,318, 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 Ashfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ashfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ross-on-Wye. 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 Ashfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI, Wilton Bluff, Ross-on-Wye SSSI; 6 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashfield
In the last 24 months, 308 planning applications were submitted near Ashfield. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ashfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ashfield were tree works (56), full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 27 medium-scale applications, 113 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 55 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 166 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.