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Planning in Bridstow

Approved
93%
25 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bridstow in the last 24 months, from Herefordshire Council's planning register.

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About Bridstow

Bridstow is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, just 2 km from Ross-on-Wye and 17 km southeast of Hereford. Bordered by the River Wye to the east and south, it features the A40 road, which connects the M50 motorway to South Wales and crosses the river at Bridstow Bridge. With a population of 906 recorded in the 2011 census and an estimated 941 in 2018, Bridstow offers a quaint community environment for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 869 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridstow 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 Bridstow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Bridstow. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bridstow?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Bridstow. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bridstow?
The average planning decision time near Bridstow is 56 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 Bridstow?
The planning approval rate near Bridstow is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bridstow?
The most common type of planning application near Bridstow is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bridstow?
You can search and track planning applications near Bridstow on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.