How long do planning decisions take near Ashperton?

The average planning decision time near Ashperton is 51 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 Ashperton?

The planning approval rate near Ashperton is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashperton?

The most common type of planning application near Ashperton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashperton?

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Ashperton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashperton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Ashperton

Ashperton is a quaint village and parish located approximately twelve miles east of Hereford, nestled in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside. Situated along the A417 road, which follows a historic Roman route from Gloucester, the village is surrounded by charming nearby communities such as Monkhide, Tarrington, and Canon Frome, making it an area of interest for planning applications and rural development.

Population: 253 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £304,442 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 019F

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashperton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ashperton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

130 planning applications found near Ashperton.

P260274/F - Land adjacent The Ditch 44 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 182827 (Proposed new build cottage style dwelling) extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
- Land adjacent The Ditch 44 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 182827 (Proposed new build cottage style dwelling) extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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P253136/F - Hopton Arms Inn (Former) Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2SE
Change of use and conversion to 3 apartments (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-15
P253415/FH - 1 Holly View Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2SA
Ground floor rear extension and first floor extension over existing ground floor.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-09
P253477/XA2 - Land adjacent The Ryders Church Lane Ashperton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 & 15 attached to planning permission 200614.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
- Land adjacent The Ryders Church Lane Ashperton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 & 15 attached to planning permission 200614.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
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P253140/AM - Land adjacent The Ditch 44 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to planning permission 182827 (Proposed new build cottage style dwelling) - amendments to approved scheme
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
- Land adjacent The Ditch 44 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to application 182827 (New build cottage style dwelling) - for removal of facing brick plinth, change of roofing material, addition of render to harmonize with the facing brickw
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
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P253020/AM - Land adjacent The Ditch 44 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to application 182827 (New build cottage style dwelling) - for removal of facing brick plinth, change of roofing material, addition of render to harmonize with the facing br
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-19
P250412/F - The Old Bake House Ashperton Hereford Herefordshire HR8 2SA
Proposed residential development of 4 new dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-30
P250113/L - Church Lane Cottage Church Lane Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RZ
Proposed replacement of all the existing modern timber casement windows with heritage powder coated, steel look, aluminium windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-17
P240757/FH - 43 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RY
Proposed temporary split hazel boundary fence and new hedge and new timber workshop/store/summerhouse.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-19
P232867/L - 43 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RY
Proposed new roof covering, new timber casement windows and alterations to balustrade.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-25
P232480/L - 43 Ashperton Road Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RY
Proposed heating system, boiler (external) and radiators.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-30
P222704/F - Ashperton Holiday Park Ashperton Herefordshire HR8 2SE
Application for variation of condition 2 of planning permission 172069 (Proposed 3 no additional holiday let chalets. Also change of use of The Coach House annex from a holiday let chalet into
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-09
P221286/F - Ashperton Holiday Park Ashperton Herefordshire HR8 2SE
Variation of condition 2 172069/F (Proposed 3 no additional holiday let chalets.) - Change roof covering.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-02
P220349/PA1 - The Coach House Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2SE
Proposed single storey extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the dwellinghouse by 8m. The maximum height of the enlarged part of the dwellinghouse is 3m and the height of the eaves
Status: Approved | Type: Home Notification - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-03
P214265/AM - Drews Orchard Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RY
Non Material Amendment to 212403 (Proposed single storey extension and a garden studio). To re-site the garden studio to meet restrictionrequirements associated with below ground LPG storage tank.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-22
P212403/FH - Drews Orchard Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RY
Proposed single storey extension and a garden studio.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-08
P211614/XA2 - Ashperton Holiday Park Ashperton Herefordshire HR8 2SE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 8 & 9 attached to planning permission 172069.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-21

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A brief summary of Ashperton in Herefordshire

Property prices in Ashperton show an average sale price of £304,442, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Ashperton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ashperton includes 11 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 Ashperton

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Ashperton. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Ashperton.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ashperton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 9% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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