Burmarsh, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burmarsh, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burmarsh are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burmarsh
Marden is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its rural charm and community spirit, it offers a range of planning opportunities for residential and commercial developments, making it an appealing area for prospective applicants and investors.
District: Marden
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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: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burmarsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burmarsh.
- 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 Burmarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Burmarsh.
- P260215/F - Land opposite Frankland, Burmarsh Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Construction of two single storey dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-12 - P260218/F - Land adj to Burmarsh Cottages Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire
Construction of 6 new residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-10 - - Land opposite Frankland, Burmarsh Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Construction of two single storey dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land adj to Burmarsh Cottages Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire
Construction of 6 new residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - P251704/PA1 - 17 Burmarsh Cottages Sutton St Nicholas Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Prior approval for a proposed single storey extension. The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 4.2 metres. The maximum height of the extension will be 2.78 met
Status: Approved | Type: Home Notification - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-09 - P243262/FH - 1 Frankhurst Sutton St Nicholas Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3BN
Proposed replacement of the flat roof to the existing 2 storey elementat the rear of the dwelling by a hipped roof.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-23 - - 1 Frankhurst Sutton St Nicholas Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3BN
Proposed replacement of the flat roof to the existing 2 storey elementat the rear of the dwelling by a hipped roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - P241476/F - Barn West of The Cider House Burmarsh Road Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Change of use of an existing agricultural building from agricultural to commercial mixed use.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-09 - P240505/FH - The Old Apple Shed Burmarsh Road Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Construct new separate entrance driveway.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-09 - - The Old Apple Shed Burmarsh Road Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Construct new separate entrance driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - P220112/FH - 16 Burmarsh Cottages Sutton St Nicholas Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Demolition of existing dilapidated garage and erection of new extension, part being over existing ground floor accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-13 - P210077/FH - Frankland Cottage Sutton St Nicholas Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3BN
Single storey orangery extension to rear elevation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-23 - P210629/F - Land adjacent The Frankland Sutton St. Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BN
Proposed erection of two 3-bed dwellings with associated access, landscaping and drainage
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-16 - P210135/F - Land adjacent to The Old Council Houses Burmarsh Hereford
Proposed erection of 3-bed dwelling with detached garage.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-15 - P203393/XA2 - Land to the south of Burmarsh Cottages South-West of U72615 Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 5 & 9 attached to planning permission 194089.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-05 - P194089/F - Land Adjacent to Burmarsh Cottages Sutton St Nicholas Herefordshire HR1 3BW
Erection of a two bedroom bungalow (For DOC 3 5 & 9 see 203393).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-11-26
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A brief summary of Burmarsh in Herefordshire
Marden is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its rural charm and community spirit, it offers a range of planning opportunities for residential and commercial developments, making it an appealing area for prospective applicants and investors. It sits within the Marden district.
Property prices in Burmarsh 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 Burmarsh a particularly low-crime area.
Burmarsh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton St Nicholas. 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 Burmarsh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burmarsh 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.
Planning Activity in Burmarsh
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Burmarsh. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
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 Burmarsh.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Burmarsh take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Burmarsh were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 7 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Franklands Gate planning applications
- Sutton Lakes planning applications
- Sutton St Nicholas planning applications
- Hawkersland Cross planning applications
- The Wymm planning applications
- Fromington planning applications
- Sutton St Michael planning applications
- Marden planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.