What is the planning approval rate near Bromyard Downs?

The planning approval rate near Bromyard Downs is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bromyard Downs?

The most common type of planning application near Bromyard Downs is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bromyard Downs, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bromyard Downs, Herefordshire.

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About Bromyard Downs

Bromyard Downs, located just outside the town of Bromyard in Herefordshire, is a registered area of common land encompassing 114 hectares. This scenic landscape features a plateau that rises over 700 feet, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The downs are characterized by a mix of gorse, grassland, wood, and coppice, making it an important ecological site and a potential consideration for local planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 005F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bromyard Downs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

56 planning applications found near Bromyard Downs.

P253406/BGP - Oak Cottage Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PA
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 250524
Status: Approved | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-21
P250723/FH - Oak Cottage Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PA
Proposed single storey extension with internal & external alterations,to include new porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-27
P250524/F - Oak Cottage Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PA
Change of use of residential annexe to use as holiday accommodation (retrospective) and proposed use of land for glamping (4 no. bell tents) with associated facilities. (For BGP see 253406)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-10
- Oak Cottage Bromyard Norton Herefordshire HR7 4PA
Change of use of residential annex to single unit of holiday accommodation (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-21
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P233755/F - Oak Cottage Bromyard Norton Herefordshire HR7 4PA
Change of use of residential annex to single unit of holiday accommodation (Retrospective)
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-21
P233398/FH - Midway Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PB
Proposed 2 storey house extension.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-16
P232762/FH - Jasmine Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NZ
Remove the dilapidated garage and replace it with a storage shed with materials to match existing property. This modification will also provide space for additional parking within the grounds of t
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-14
P230808/FH - Midway Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PB
Proposed extensions.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-15
P222784/F - The Old Cider Mill Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4QP
Change of use of Land to residential use to allow construction of duo-pitched 3bay garage for ancillary use to Old Cider Mill. In addition construction of field shelter and hay store within
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-14
P222436/AM - Beech Tree Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NY
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 214233 (Proposed two storey extension) - change Timber Cladding to Red facingbrick
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-07-20
P214313/FH - Fairfield Cottage Burying Lane The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NX
Proposed additional storey to existing rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-14
P214233/FH - Beech Tree Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NY
Proposed two storey extension to side of property.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-06
P213022/V - Downside Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NZ
Removal of exsisting garden shed/garage measuring 15ft x 10ft height 7.87ft (2.4m) and replace it with a garden room (which comes in kit form) with an outside covered area. We will be using the exi
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-02
P211699/FH - Oak View Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4QP
Proposed double garage with workshop.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-26
P203982/FH - 1 Yew Tree Cottage Norton Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PB
Proposed first floor extension and new oak framed porch
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-02
P202114/F - Land at Bank House Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PB
Conversion of attached outbuildings to additional domestic accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-23
P181847/XA2 - Providence Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NY
Application for the discharge of details reserved by Condition 4 attached to planning permission 173628
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-05-16
P174566/XA2 - Providence Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 173786 (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-12-05
P174271/FH - The Holly Tree Stourport Road Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NT
Proposed first floor extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-11-14
P173628/FH - Providence Cottage The Downs Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NY
Proposed replacement single storey extension. (For DOC 4 see 181847)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-10-04

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A brief summary of Bromyard Downs in Herefordshire

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

Bromyard Downs has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bromyard. 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 Bromyard Downs includes 6 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 Bromyard Downs

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Bromyard Downs. Of these, 0% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bromyard Downs.

The most common application types near Bromyard Downs were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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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