How long do planning decisions take near Bearwood?

The average planning decision time near Bearwood is 11 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 Bearwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bearwood?

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

How can I track planning applications near Bearwood?

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Bearwood, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bearwood, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Bearwood

Pembridge, a village and civil parish located in the Arrow valley of Herefordshire, England, lies on the A44 road, approximately 6 miles east of Kington and 7 miles west of Leominster. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Bearwood, Lower Bearwood, Lower Broxwood, Marston, Moorcot, and Weston, with a recorded population of 1,056 as of the 2011 Census. This rural setting presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development.

District: Pembridge

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £321,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bearwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bearwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Bearwood.

P213800/FH - Knock Hundred Cottage Bearwood Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9EF
Re-location of proposed garage (part of previous approval ref: DCNW20009/0781/F)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-10
P213500/F - Bearwood Farm House Bearwood Herefordshire HR6 9EE
Proposed demolition of an existing two-storey building and replacementwith a single-storey replacement for use in connection with the applicant's personal training business
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-15

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A brief summary of Bearwood in Herefordshire

Property prices in Bearwood show an average sale price of £321,224, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Bearwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pembridge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bearwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moseley Common, Pembridge SSSI; 4 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 Bearwood

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bearwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 11 days.

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

The average decision time of 11 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bearwood were outline applications (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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