Bartonsham, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bartonsham, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bartonsham are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bartonsham
Bartonsham is an inner city suburb located southeast of Hereford's city centre in Herefordshire, England, along the scenic River Wye. Bordered by Hereford City Centre, Eign Hill, The Hamptons, and Tupsley, it falls within the Central Ward, making it a significant area for planning applications and urban development within the city.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bartonsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bartonsham.
- 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 Bartonsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Bartonsham.
- - 29-31 Castle Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NN
Birch (T1) showing rapid and significant decline (possibly due to last years drought). Large tree for its location and poses a significant risk due to its position over school grounds. Proposed comple
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - P261884/K - 29-31 Castle Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NN
Birch (T1) showing rapid and significant decline (possibly due to last years drought). Large tree for its location and poses a significant risk due to its position over school grounds. Pr
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-28 - P261693/A - 35 Ledbury Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2SZ
Erection of freestanding D6 small-format advertisement display.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - P261690/FH - 43 Park Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2RD
Erection of a shed in front garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 58 Portfield Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2SE
Non-material amendment to planning permission 250545 (Proposed demolition of existing bungalow and the erection of a pair of semi detached dormer bungalows with solar pv and air source heat pumpsand a
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - P261489/AM - 58 Portfield Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2SE
Non-material amendment to planning permission 250545 (Proposed demolition of existing bungalow and the erection of a pair of semi detached dormer bungalows with solar pv and air source
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - P261483/L - 13 Castle Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NL
Replacement of windows casements to rear oriel window, to include slim double glazing. Original frames to be retained and sympathetically repaired where required.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - P261254/L - Town Hall 10 St Owen Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2SP
Full replacement of the existing passenger lift within the retained lift shaft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-27 - P261016/FH - 97 Green Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2QW
Remove lean-to conservatory and rear extension and replace with new extension to the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-27 - - Green space at Mill Street Hereford HR1 2NX
T1: Sycamore (dead/dying) - dismantle to ground level.|Ref: 41702747
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - P261173/K - Green space at Mill Street Hereford HR1 2NX
T1: Sycamore (dead/dying) - dismantle to ground level.|Ref: 41702747
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-20 - P261190/BGP - 58 Portfield Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2SE
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 250545
Status: Undecided | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-16 - - 21 St James Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2QS
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension. The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by4 metres. The maximum height of the extension will be 3.50 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - P260964/PA1 - 21 St James Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2QS
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension. The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by4 metres. The maximum height of the extension will be 3.50 m
Status: Undecided | Type: Home Notification - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-29 - P260762/L - Cathedral Barn Cathedral Close Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NG
Provision of a new WC, shower, new door and steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-12 - - Cathedral Barn Cathedral Close Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NG
Provision of a new WC, shower, new door and steps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 St Ethelberts Hospital Castle Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NW
T1. Weeping willow (Salix babylonica). Prune, preserving some of the overhanging crown so it doesn't become completely bare.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - P260691/K - 1 St Ethelberts Hospital Castle Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NW
T1. Weeping willow (Salix babylonica). Prune, preserving some of the overhanging crown so it doesn't become completely bare.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-06 - P260590/K - 5 Cantilupe Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NU
T1. Common Lime (Tilia x europea). A large tree in a small garden. To reduce the canopy, where necessary by up to 25% in order to keep the canopy at a suitable size for the space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-25 - - 5 Cantilupe Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NU
T1. Common Lime (Tilia x europea). A large tree in a small garden. To reduce the canopy, where necessary by up to 25% in order to keep the canopy at a suitable size for the space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Bartonsham in Herefordshire
Bartonsham is an inner city suburb located southeast of Hereford's city centre in Herefordshire, England, along the scenic River Wye. Bordered by Hereford City Centre, Eign Hill, The Hamptons, and Tupsley, it falls within the Central Ward, making it a significant area for planning applications and urban development within the city.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bartonsham a particularly low-crime area.
Bartonsham has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hafod Road, Hereford Central Area, Bodenham Road, Aylestone Hill, Bulmer Garden Suburb, Widemarsh Common, Hereford, Hampton Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bartonsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 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 Bartonsham
In the last 24 months, 217 planning applications were submitted near Bartonsham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bartonsham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bartonsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bartonsham were tree works (38), full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (12). 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, 16 medium-scale applications, 79 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 141 applications
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