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Planning in Birley

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Around Birley

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HR4 375 applications in the last 12 monthsHR6 315 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Herefordshire Council

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About Birley

Birley with Upper Hill is a civil parish in Herefordshire, England, encompassing the villages of Birley and Upper Hill, along with much of the hamlet of Bush Bank. The parish had a population of 321 in the 2001 census, which rose to 339 by 2011. Established on 1 April 1987, it was formed from portions of the former parishes of Birley, Canon Pyon, Hope under Dinmore, and King's Pyon, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Birley with Upper Hill district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Birley has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.