Bartonsham, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bartonsham, Herefordshire.

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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: Hereford and South Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 012F

Crime Statistics

320 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 123
• shoplifting: 57
• anti-social-behaviour: 54
• public-order: 18
• criminal-damage-arson: 15
• other-theft: 15
• drugs: 10
• other-crime: 9
• possession-of-weapons: 6
• burglary: 5
• vehicle-crime: 3
• bicycle-theft: 2
• theft-from-the-person: 2
• robbery: 1

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

36 planning applications found near Bartonsham.

1. 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
2. - 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
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3. 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
4. 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
5. - 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: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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6. 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
7. - Cathedral Barn Cathedral Close Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NG
   Provision of a new WC, shower, new door and steps.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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8. 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
9. 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
10. - 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
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11. 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
12. - 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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13. - Flat 2 2 Cantilupe Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NU
    T1, T2, T3 Lime tree stems to be removed. Thuja hedge to be removed.
    Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
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14. P260477/K - Flat 2 2 Cantilupe Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NU
    T1, T2, T3 Lime tree stems to be removed. Thuja hedge to be removed.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
15. P260450/F - Gaol Street Clinic Gaol Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2HU
    Proposed roof mounted solar panels.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
16. - Gaol Street Clinic Gaol Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2HU
    Proposed roof mounted solar panels.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
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17. P253636/K - Quay Cottage 12 Quay Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NH
    T1: Mulberry - reduce by 20% (approx 1.5m) leaving tree at approx 5m, removing crossing branches.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-18
18. P253528/K - Harley Lodge St John Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NB
    T1. Acer palmatum spp. Minor reduction/thin of longest limbs - Approx.Reduction of around 10%
    Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-09
19. P253363/XA2 - Hereford Fire Station 101-107 St Owen Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2JW
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 11 & 12 of planning permission 223339.
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-21
20. P253109/FH - 8 Foley Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2SG
    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of a new single storey extension
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-27

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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.

The Bartonsham area recorded 320 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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, 181 planning applications were submitted near Bartonsham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bartonsham.

At 61 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 (32), full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (11). 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, 14 medium-scale applications, 71 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: 30 applications
• Refused: 4 applications
• Awaiting decision: 111 applications

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