How long do planning decisions take near Bishopstone?

The average planning decision time near Bishopstone is 166 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 Bishopstone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishopstone?

The most common type of planning application near Bishopstone is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishopstone?

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Bishopstone, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishopstone, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Bishopstone

Bishopstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Hereford, close to the River Wye and the historical site of the Roman town of Magnis. The population of Bishopstone was recorded at 199 in the 2001 census, rising to 208 by the 2011 census, making it a small yet growing community for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 192 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishopstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bishopstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

33 planning applications found near Bishopstone.

P253681/PA4 - Bishopstone House Bishopstone Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling and building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
- Bishopstone House Bishopstone Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling and building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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P252411/XA2 - Bishopstone House Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of planning permission 250688.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-20
P250912/PA7 - Bishopstone Court Church Lane Bishopstone Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Application for prior notification for proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-18
- Bishopstone House Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Proposed demolition of the existing northwest annex and construction of a single-storey extension with terrace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
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P250688/FH - Bishopstone House Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Proposed demolition of the existing northwest annex and construction of a single-storey extension with terrace. (For DOC 3 & 4 see 252411)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
P242427/AM - Bromleigh Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Non-material amendment to previously approved application 223698 (Proposed rear extension, internal alterations and erection of detached garage and studio spaces) - amendments to south ele
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-18
P231733/AM - Sollars View Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Non material amendment to ref 204493 ((Proposed two storey side extension and alterations)- To change the proposal of K Render to the rear, new elevation to have top half vertical Cedral click f
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-01
P230773/F - Bishopstone House Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Outdoor riding arena for domestic use with sand and fibre surface and timber post and rail fencing.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-08
P223698/FH - Bromleigh Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Proposed rear extension, internal alterations and erection of detached garage and studio spaces
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-03
P223233/AM - Sollars View Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Proposed non-material amendment to 204493 (Proposed two storey side extension and alterations) - to allow change to roofing material.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-25
P221443/FH - Bishopstone House Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Replacement of existing rear service entrance with formal rear entrance hall, formation of glazed cupola with lead roof on existing rear truncated tower, formation of new bay window, re use of
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-02
P220885/FH - Downshill House Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JT
The erection of a garage on the site of an old building, of which 2 walls remain.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-30
P204493/FH - Sollars View Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JG
Proposed two storey side extension and alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-21
P153043/PA7 - Bishopstone Court Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Proposed agricultural storage building
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-10-12
P131069/F - Bishopstone Court Bishopstone Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Variation of condition 8 of planning permission DMN/102047/F (Continueto erect, take down and re-erect polytunnels rotated around fields as required - retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-06-13
N121137/F - Land at Bishopstone forming part of Bishopstone Court Bishopstone / Bridge Sollers Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Proposed removal of conditions 4 & 8 of planning permission DMN/102047/F (Continue to erect, take down and re-erect polytunnels rotated around fields as required)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-17
S112361/FH - Church Cottages Bishopstone Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Proposed extension to side of property in variation to refused application DMS/110302/FH
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-08-23
S110302/FH - 1 Church Cottages Bishopstone Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Demolish existing kitchen single storey lean to, construction of new two storey extension.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-02-16
N102047/F - Land at Bishopstone forming part of Bishops Court Bishopstone/Bridge Sollars Herefordshire HR4 7JQ
Continue to erect, take down and re erect polytunnels rotated around fields as required (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-10-19

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A brief summary of Bishopstone in Herefordshire

Property prices in Bishopstone show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Bishopstone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bishopstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Bishopstone

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bishopstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 166 days.

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

With an average of 166 days, decisions near Bishopstone take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bishopstone were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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