How long do planning decisions take near Birtley?

The average planning decision time near Birtley is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Birtley?

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

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Birtley, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Birtley, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Birtley

Birtley is a quaint hamlet located in north Herefordshire, England, positioned approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) west of the historic towns of Ludlow and Leominster. As part of the civil parish of Lingen, Birtley offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential developments or agricultural projects in the area.

District: Lingen

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,395 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 037C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Birtley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Birtley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

20 planning applications found near Birtley.

- Birtley Green Birtley Bucknell Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Outbuilding to be used as garage and store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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P260799/FH - Birtley Green Birtley Bucknell Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Outbuilding to be used as garage and store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
- Rose Cottage Birtley Bucknell Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Sliding gate to access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-23
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P253078/FH - Rose Cottage Birtley Bucknell Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Sliding gate to access.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-22
P240255/FH - Rose Cottage Birtley Bucknell Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Proposed screen fencing to boundary adjacent to highway. (Retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-21
P200786/F - Land at The Willows Bucknell Shropshire
Use of land for the stationing caravans for residential purposes and the erection of an agricultural steel frame barn.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-16
P192493/F - The Willows Bucknell Shropshire Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential gypsy pitchpurposes and the erection of an agricultural steel frame barn
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-18
P141940/FH - Stone House Farm Birtley Bucknell Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Replacement porch at rear.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-06-26
DCN090628/F - White House Birtley Nr Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-13
DCN090070/F - The White House Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Proposed double garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-13
DCN072993/F - Brick Kiln Farm Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-09-04
DCN062400/F - Birtley Cottage Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Steel framed portal building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-07-18
DCN061682/F - Birtley Cottage Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Steel framed agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-05-30
DCN053600/S - Brick Kiln Farm Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
General purpose building for the storge of fodder, farm machinery and emergency housing for livestock
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-10-26
DCN051695/F - White House Birtley Bucknell S
Proposed replacement dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-05-25
DCN043297/F - White House Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Two storey and single storey extensions. Change of use of existing barn to residential.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-08-12
DCN042271/F - The Willows Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Tenting site and mobile retirement home in field NGR 7306 plus conversion of existing shed to toilet and shower.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-04-28
DCN033142/F - Rose Cottage Birtley Bucknell, Shropshire SY7 0DT
Single storey extension comprising of a conservatory with dwarf wall and WC
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-11-20
DCN032744/F - The Willows Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire SY7 0DT
Proposed camp and touring site with mobile log cabin.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-09-30
DCN020940/F - Birtley Cottage Birtley Bucknell, Herefordshire
Proposed extension
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-03-22

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A brief summary of Birtley in Herefordshire

Property prices in Birtley show an average sale price of £348,395, 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 Birtley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Birtley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brampton Bryan Park SSSI; 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 Birtley

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Birtley. The average decision time was 45 days.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Birtley were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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