Bridstow, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridstow, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 869 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,255 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridstow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridstow.
- 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 Bridstow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
153 planning applications found near Bridstow.
- P260733/F - Land at Bridruthen Bannutree Lane Bridstow Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
5 No. single storey dwellings with detached garages and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-24 - P260883/F - Land adjacent Cartref Bridstow Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Construction of seven dwellings and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Land adjacent Cartref Bridstow Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Construction of seven dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land at Bridruthen Bannutree Lane Bridstow Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
5 No. single storey dwellings with detached garages and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - P260528/K - 3 The Pippins Wilton Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BQ
T1: Beech - reduce overall crown back to the previous pruning points approx 2m in height and 1m in width. T2: Maple - reduce the overall crown back to the previous pruning points approx 2m in heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-19 - - 3 The Pippins Wilton Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BQ
T1: Beech - reduce overall crown back to the previous pruning points approx 2m in height and 1m in width. T2: Maple - reduce the overall crown back to the previous pruning points approx 2m in height a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - P260484/RM - Land at Warblington Bannut Tree Lane Bridstow Hereford
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 231622 (Outline application for the erection of one cottage, garage and construction of new vehicular access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-17 - - Land at Warblington Bannut Tree Lane Bridstow Hereford
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 231622 (Outline application for the erection of one cottage, garage and construction of new vehicular access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - P260142/FH - Hillcrest Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Single storey side extension and external alterations, revised loft conversion and adjusted vehicle access.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19 - - Hillcrest Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Single storey side extension and external alterations, revised loft conversion and adjusted vehicle access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - P253555/FH - Rock Cottage Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6QE
Alterations to ground floor and extension to first floor.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-12 - P253546/FH - Bridruthen Bannut Tree Lane Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Replacement extension with associated works and new garage/ancillary accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-10 - - Bridruthen Bannut Tree Lane Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Replacement extension with associated works and new garage/ancillary accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - P252776/FH - Hillcrest Bannut Tree Lane Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Proposed front skylight and dormer, rear skylights to facilitate loft conversion and removal of chimney.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-06 - P252042/V - Overlea Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of new windows at first floor level, in side elevation.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-14 - P252036/K - 7 Fishermans Reach Wilton Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BE
Row of beach trees in back garden of property that have been kept and maintained as a high hedge. Therefore the work to be carried is trim the sides and more specifically reduce the height by approx
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-13 - P251702/F - Wilton Court Hotel Wilton Lane Wilton Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AQ
Proposed erection of bollards and link chains to close off private parking space for occupants of Wilton Court
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-15 - P251709/FH - 51 The Claytons Bridstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6QD
Proposed two-storey and single storey extension to dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-12 - - Wilton Court Hotel Wilton Lane Wilton Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AQ
Proposed erection of bollards and link chains to close off private parking space for occupants of Wilton Court
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - P243273/F - Wilton Post Office Wilton Road Wilton Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6AA
Proposed part conversion and extension of disused outbuilding to create 3 dwellings
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Bridstow in Herefordshire
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.
Property prices in Bridstow show an average sale price of £357,255, 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 Bridstow a particularly low-crime area.
Bridstow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ross-on-Wye. 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 Bridstow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI, Wilton Bluff, Ross-on-Wye SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 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 Bridstow
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Bridstow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bridstow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bridstow were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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