Birchend, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birchend, Herefordshire.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £349,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birchend.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Birchend based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

33 planning applications found near Birchend.

1. P231990/XA2 - Land at Birchend Farm Birchend Bosbury Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5 & 7 attached to planning permission 222498.
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-22
2. P222498/F - Land at Birchend Farm Birchend Bosbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Proposed change of use of land from agricultural to equine, with the erection of a stable barn and ménage (DOC 4, 5 & 7 see 231990)
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-07
3. P214280/FH - The Coach House, Birchend Farm Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Proposed garage to rear of house and log store to front.
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-22
4. P194135/AM - The Bothy, Birchend Farm Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission ref 180658/FH (Proposed works including single storey extensions, widening of 6 no existing dormer windows and one new dormer. New low level ro
   Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-11-29
5. P193419/FH - The Bothy, Birchend Farm Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Erection of new three bay free standing garage with home office and store room over.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-01
6. P192758/FH - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   The retention and alteration of a fence and the retention of a pergola (Retrospective)
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-01
7. P182819/L - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Retrospective work to replace an old dilapidated post and rail fence with wooden slatted fence, including wheelie bin storage.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-27
8. P180658/FH - The Bothy Birchend Farm Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Proposed works including single storey extensions, widening of 6 no. existing dormer windows and one new dormer. New low level rooflights.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-02-19
9. P174749/FH - Frome Barn, Birchend Farm Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
   Proposed two-storey side extension.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-12-21
10. P170150/XA2 - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permissions 163717 & 163718.
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-01-17
11. P163718/L - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Proposed single storey conservatory extension.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-11-18
12. P163717/FH - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Proposed single storey conservatory extension.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-11-18
13. P162836/L - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Replacement of 12 windows.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-10-02
14. P161893/L - Old Birchend Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Removal of rear staircase and relocation of a ground floor toilet (retrospective).
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-07-04
15. N120840/L - Old Birchend Barn Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Install wood burning stove and internal flue system.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-03-19
16. N112409/L - Old Birchend Barn Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Install wood burning stove and internal flue system.
    Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-11-15
17. N112125/FH - The Coach House Birchend Farm Castle Frome Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Proposed 4th bedroom in hop kiln
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-07-31
18. DCN080907/F - The Bothy Old Birchend Farm Castle Frome, Herefordshire
    Proposed garage block. (retrospective),
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-04-14
19. DCN072595/F - Birchend Farm Bosbury Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Proposed change of use of former poultry houses for B8 Storage.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-08-05
20. DCN072090/L - The Old Birchend Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HF
    Proposed restoration of timber framed barn
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-07-01

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A brief summary of Birchend in Herefordshire

Birchend is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Birchend show an average sale price of £349,830, 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 Birchend a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Birchend includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Birchend SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchend planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Birchend

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Birchend. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Birchend.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Birchend were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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