How long do planning decisions take near Bodenham?

The average planning decision time near Bodenham is 55 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 Bodenham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bodenham?

The most common type of planning application near Bodenham is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bodenham?

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Bodenham, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bodenham, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Bodenham

Bodenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, situated along a bend in the River Lugg, approximately seven miles south of Leominster. With a population of 1,024 recorded in the 2001 census, this number slightly declined to 998 by the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for planning applications and local developments.

Population: 1,145 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bodenham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bodenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

43 planning applications found near Bodenham.

P261217/L - Bank House Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
Kitchen relocation and restoration works within the ground floor. Restoration works on first and second floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-17
P260569/K - St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
Lime tree to be removed due to numerous decay pockets, cracks and brittle nature of the wood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
- St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
Lime tree to be removed due to numerous decay pockets, cracks and brittle nature of the wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Tan Y Bryn Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
T19 Silver Lime - to be removed as oversized.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
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P253437/K - Tan Y Bryn Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
T19 Silver Lime - to be removed as oversized.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
P253047/L - Bank House Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
Ground floor: kitchen reconfiguration; new home office; uPVC window replacement with timber sash units; removal of modern finishes;reinstatement of traditional finishes; new structural openin
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-11
- Bank House Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
Remove Laylandii x 15 specimens hedging which has been over pruned and has suffered dieback. Size of specimens causing concern due to root spread and potential damage to groundworks. Removed trees to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
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P252980/K - Bank House Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
Remove Laylandii x 15 specimens hedging which has been over pruned and has suffered dieback. Size of specimens causing concern due to root spread and potential damage to groundworks. Removed tre
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-14
P252883/K - St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
Common Lime - Remove Large groups of mistletoe throughout crown and deadwood. Also remove epicormic growth at the base of the tree to allow future tree inspection.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-13
P252372/K - Bank House Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
T1 - group of trees consisting of 2 Conifers and 1 Holly tree. Dismantle/fell to ground level. T2 - Juniper tree. Dismantle to groundlevel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-17
P252076/K - The Village Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JX
T1 - Dead Cherry - Monolith at 5m. T2 - Beech -Remove poor pruning stub in lower crown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-20
- The Village Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JX
T1 - Dead Cherry - Monolith at 5m. T2 - Beech -Remove poor pruning stub in lower crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
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P241052/FH - Pigeon Cottage Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JX
Proposed construction of a detached garage. (Retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-06
P240983/K - Fawnhill Barn Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JX
T1 - Badly decayed Ash adjacent to parking area and overhanging neighbouring boundary, carefully fell in sections. T2 - Sycamore situated at top left hand corner of rear garden, carefully f
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-08
P232785/U - The White House Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
Certificate of lawful development for existing use in breach of a condition of a garage/workshop, location not in line with approved notice 163496.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-18
P232340/FH - Bunhill Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
Erection of 3 bay oak frame garage with hobby room within roof space.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-06
P232205/FH - Bunhill Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JY
Proposed 12 x solar panels installed on the south facing roof of home workshop. Installation to include isolators, wiring and meters asnecessary.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-20
P230131/K - Tan Y Bryn Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JU
Trees 1 & 2 – Crown lift to allow recovery of dying hedge and underplanting. Trees 3 to 12 – Topping and edging, to maintain controlof the boundary. Tree 13 - Removal, if necessary, of some lo
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-16
P223278/F - The Ketchgate Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LE
Proposed erection of ground mounted solar panels, total length approx 15.5m. Maximum elevation less than 1.5m above ground level.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-01
P222675/K - Bodenham Court Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3JX
Poplar (T1) of low amenity value and causing damage to adjacent fence, block path and lawn due to root heave and sucker growth. Also likely future ingress to drainage system. Request to remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-04

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A brief summary of Bodenham in Herefordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bodenham a particularly low-crime area.

Bodenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bodenham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bodenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 3 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 Bodenham

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Bodenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bodenham were tree works (5), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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