How long do planning decisions take near Batchfields?

The average planning decision time near Batchfields is 29 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 Batchfields?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Batchfields?

The most common type of planning application near Batchfields is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Batchfields?

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Batchfields, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Batchfields, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Batchfields are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Malvern Hills
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
LSOA: Malvern Hills 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Batchfields.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Batchfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Batchfields.

P261523/U - Coppice Lodge, Wyndhurst Munderfield Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the stationing ofa mobile home and use of the land for residential purposes for a period in excess of 10 years
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
P253380/F - Land at Coppice Lodge Avenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JR
An application for an agricultural track (retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
P253401/BGP - Barn and Track at Batchfeild Villa Bishops Frome Worchester WR6 5BS
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 251267
Status: Approved | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-25
P251267/F - Land known as Batchfields Bishops Frome Worchester WR6 5BS
Proposed agricultural building and associated access track (For BGP see 253401)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-27
P230911/PA7 - Wyercroft Farm Bishops Frome Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5BS
Application for prior notification for proposed agricultural building for general agricultural storage, maintenance of machinery and implements.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-17
P213324/F - The Elms Bishops Frome Herefordshire WR6 5BS
Proposed 6 no. self-contained glamping units (2 shepherd huts, & 4 pods) with permeable parking/turning area, recycling/waste & cycle storage building and landscaping.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-14
P180567/F - Wyercroft Farm Bishops Frome Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5BS
Proposed general purpose agricultural building, storage and stock housing
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-02-13
P172621/F - Batchfield Cottage Bishops Frome Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5BS
Proposed fodder and implement store.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-07-16
P161330/F - Mabley Bishops Frome Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5BS
Extended domestic curtilage by change of use of agricultural land, repositioning of vehicle access and erection of a double garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-05-02

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A brief summary of Batchfields in Herefordshire

Batchfields is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Batchfields a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Batchfields includes 8 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 Batchfields

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Batchfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

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

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Batchfields were outline applications (2).

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