How long do planning decisions take near Birley?

The average planning decision time near Birley is 14 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 Birley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Birley?

The most common type of planning application near Birley is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Birley?

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Birley, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birley, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

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.

District: Birley with Upper Hill

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 007F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Birley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

18 planning applications found near Birley.

P231257/FH - Birley Court Barns, Millbrook House Birley Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Proposed erection of detached garage/store.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-04-20
P220973/FH - The Old Vicarage Birley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-22
P211011/F - Land to the south of The Yard Birley Leominster Herefordshire
Proposed sustainable rural enterprise dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-11
P210136/PA7 - Birley Buildings Birley Leominster Herefordshire
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-18
P190364/FH - Birley Court Barns, Meadow View Birley Road Birley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Proposed single storey extension to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-02-15
P182989/F - Birley Court Farm Birley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Proposed manure store
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-13
P153345/FH - Rose Cottage Birley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Proposed garage for classic car collection.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-11-11
N130145/FH - Peartree House Birley Court Barns Birley Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Conversion of store barn into a single storey one bedroom annexe.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-01-17
N120622/FH - Peartree House Birley Court Barns Birley Hereford HR4 8ET
Conversion of store barn to single storey one bedroom granny annexe.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-02-27
DCN080093/F - Birley Court Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Proposed alterations to form new entrance.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-01-14
DCN074059/F - Birley Court Barns Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Change of use and conversion of barn/outbuilding to dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-12-19
DCN070696/F - Birley Court Barns Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Barn conversion to residential
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-03-02
DCN064046/F - Birley Court Farm Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Barn Conversion
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-01-02
DNW061454/F - Birley Court Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Conversion of outbuilding to Garage/Store
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-05-10
DCN060496/F - Birley Court Farm Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Conversion of existing hop store into two dwellings
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-02-10
DCN051085/F - Birley Court Farm Birley Herefordshire
Conversion of existing hop building into two houses.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-04-17
DCN042106/F - Birley Court Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Conversion of redundant farm buildings into two houses. Provision of car parking in underground vault.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-05-09
DCN031105/F - Birley Court Birley Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 8ET
Conversion of former garage/grainstore. Reconstruction of storage building. Provision of car parking in underground vault
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-04-21

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A brief summary of Birley in Herefordshire

Property prices in Birley show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Birley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Birley includes 5 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 Birley

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Birley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.

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

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Birley were outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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