How long do planning decisions take near Byford Common?

The average planning decision time near Byford Common is 48 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 Byford Common?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Byford Common?

The most common type of planning application near Byford Common is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Byford Common?

You can search and track planning applications near Byford Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Byford Common, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Byford Common, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

View council

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Byford Common.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Byford Common.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Byford Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Byford Common.

P152933/F - Land at Garnons Byford Hereford Herefordshire
Proposed change of use of a meadow for one 'glamping' unit for six months of the year including the retention of a footbridge, toilet/shower block and raised platforms.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-12-04
DCN993055/F - Belt Wood Byford Garnons, Hereford
Sixteen growing room mushroom production unit
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 1999-07-22

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Byford Common in Herefordshire

Byford Common is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Byford Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Byford Common 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 Byford Common

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Byford Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Byford Common were discharge of conditions (1).

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.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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.