How long do planning decisions take near Barnfields?

The average planning decision time near Barnfields is 69 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 Barnfields?

The planning approval rate near Barnfields is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barnfields?

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

How can I track planning applications near Barnfields?

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Barnfields, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barnfields, Herefordshire.

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About Barnfields

Barnfields is a suburb located within Leek, part of the Staffordshire Moorlands district in Staffordshire, England. This area offers a blend of residential and local amenities, making it an attractive place for potential development and planning applications. Its proximity to Leek provides additional resources and infrastructure beneficial for new projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 008D

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

drugs: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barnfields.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barnfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Barnfields.

P213476/O - Brockhall Garage Stretton Sugwas Herefordshire HR4 7PT
Demolish existing building and erect 7 detached dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-20
P174716/ENF - Mobile Home At Corngreaves Stretton Sugwas Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7AH
(Retrospective) Site 2 caravans on yard at Corngreaves.
Status: Refused | Type: Enforcement Appeal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-12-18
P162023/CD4 - Stretton Sugwas Closed Landfill Site Land south of New Barnfields off Roman Road Stretton Sugwas Herefordshire HR4 7AZ
Community Solar Park with approximately 1MW of installed capacity, comprising solar photovoltaic panels, ground mounting frames, ancillary electrical equipment and on-site infrastructure fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Council Development Reg 4 | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-07-03
P161185/PA7 - Hanwell House Swainshill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7QB
Proposed general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-04-14
P152506/F - Stretton Sugwas Village Hall Stretton Sugwas Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7PT
Proposed extension and alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-09-03
P151697/CD4 - Stretton Sugwas Closed Landfill Site Land south of New Barnfields off Roman Road Stretton Sugwas Herefordshie HR4 7AZ
Proposed community Solar Park with up to 1MW of installed capacity, comprising solar photovoltaic panels, ground mounting frames, ancillary electrical equipment and on-site infrastructure fo
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Council Development Reg 4 | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-07-06
CW100671/F - Credenhill Military Depot Stirling Lines Credenhill Herefordshire HR4 7BZ
Two demountable buildings on existing hardstanding to form canine store, veterinary and specialist handling training facility, with associated office stores and welfare area to allow full trai
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-05-05
DCW072344/N - Land At Stretton Sugwas Closed Roman Road Stretton Sugwas, Hereford HR4 7PT
Replacement of existing gas flare with new gas flare
Status: Approved | Type: Waste | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-08-28

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A brief summary of Barnfields in Herefordshire

Neighbourhood safety in Barnfields is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barnfields includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Barnfields

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Barnfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barnfields may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Barnfields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Barnfields were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were 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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