Beggars Ash, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beggars Ash, Herefordshire.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £304,442 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 009A

Crime Statistics

11 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 4
• anti-social-behaviour: 3
• public-order: 3
• vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Beggars Ash.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Beggars Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

28 planning applications found near Beggars Ash.

1. P253506/FH - 3 Beggars Ash Cottages Beggars Ash Wellington Heath Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LN
   Side and rear extensions together with attic conversion.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-20
2. P260172/XA2 - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions - Part Condition 27 and whole Condition 7 attached to planning permission 171532 (Approved on Appeal -APP/W1850/W/20/3244410).
   Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
3. P252286/RM - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
   Application of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping pursuant to Outline permission 171532 APP/W1850/W/20/3244410 (Site for a mixed use development inc
   Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-19
4. P251441/AM - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
   Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 222107 (Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, external appearance and landscaping (pursuant to outline planning per
   Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-13
5. P251051/AM - Land North of Viaduct, Adjacent to Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
   Non Material Amendment to planning permission 171532 (Site for a mixeduse development including the erection of up to 625new homes(includingaffordable housing), up to 2.9 hectares of B1 employment lan
   Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-28
6. P250902/G - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
   Application to vary section 106 agreement of application 171532 - To modify the Agreement by amending the definition and location of Canal Corridor Land.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Vary/Discharge Obligation | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-18
7. P250373/F - Orchard Business Park, Bevisol Ltd Bromyard Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
   Proposed raising the roof of two bays of an existing building to accommodate new plant.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-13
8. P250440/AM - Land North of Viaduct adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
   Proposed Non-material amendment to Planning Permission 240295/O (Proposed variation of condition 4 of planning permission 222107 (Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, ext
   Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-03
9. - Orchard Business Park, Bevisol Ltd Bromyard Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
   Proposed raising the roof of two bays of an existing building to accommodate new plant.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-29
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10. P242314/PAE - Bevisol Ltd, Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
    Prior approval for proposed solar installation on a pitched roof.
    Status: Approved | Type: (Part 14) All Classes - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-05
11. P241673/XA2 - 3 Elm Tree Cottages Ledbury Road Wellington Heath Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1NB
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 221689
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-01
12. - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 222107 (Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, external appearance and landscaping (pursuant to outline planning permission appe
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-14
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13. P241531/AM - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 222107 (Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, external appearance and landscaping (pursuant to outline planning per
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-13
14. P241352/XA2 - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition. (171532 (Approved on Appeal -APP/W1850/W/20/3244410))
    Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-22
15. P241107/XA2 - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5, 7, 10 attached to planning permission 222107.
    Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-22
16. P240295/RM - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
    Proposed variation of condition 4 of planning permission 222107 (Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, external appearance and landscaping (pursuant to outline planning per
    Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-01
17. P240310/XA2 - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission 222231.
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-01
18. P221689/FH - 3 Elm Tree Cottages Ledbury Road Wellington Heath Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1NB
    Proposed extensions (For DOC 4 see 241673)
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-22
19. P211787/FH - Lincoln Horse Road Wellington Heath Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LP
    Proposed erection of double carport and garden machinery store with home office and fitness room over ancillary to use of existing dwelling.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-26
20. P190220/XA2 - Longworth Horse Road Wellington Heath Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LP
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition on planning permission 160004
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-01-23

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A brief summary of Beggars Ash in Herefordshire

Beggars Ash is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Beggars Ash show an average sale price of £304,442, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 11 crimes reported in the Beggars Ash area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Beggars Ash has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ledbury. 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 Beggars Ash includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Hall Farm Quarry and Grassland SSSI, Ledbury Cutting SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Malvern Hills. 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 Beggars Ash

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Beggars Ash. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Beggars Ash.

With an average of 121 days, decisions near Beggars Ash take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Beggars Ash were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 13% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).

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