Churchfield, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Churchfield, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Churchfield are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £377,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Churchfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Churchfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

21 planning applications found near Churchfield.

1. P253598/V - Brierley House Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LL
   Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the replacement of a ground floor front window with doors, take down sections of two internal walls to make a kitchen diner.
   Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
2. - Brierley House Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LL
   Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the replacement of a ground floor front window with doors, take down sections of two internal walls to make a kitchen diner.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-15
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3. P253267/K - Sundown Lodge Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
   Removal of two dead trees (Cyprus Confier & Purple Plum)
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-11
4. P251228/K - Meadow View Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LL
   T1 Fell ash tree, showing signs of ash die back, it grows very close to the house creating a lot of shade.T2 Fell conifer, grows on the edge of a bank right next to the road, the tree continues to
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-21
5. P250461/FH - Overley Farmhouse Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LW
   Proposed single storey side extensions to north and south sides
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
6. P250338/K - Sundown Lodge Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
   Four Oak trees - Remove low hanging branches over the footpath in the paddock and increase clearance on Long Meadow drive.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-27
7. P240333/K - Orchard House 4 Kings Orchard Upper Churchfields Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
   1- Photinia Red Robin, pruning/trimming to prevent branches snapping 2-Magnolia, pruning/trimming to prevent branches snapping. 3-Sycamore,pruning/trimming to prevent branches snapping.4- Three Apple
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-05
8. P240237/K - Cricket Cottage Upper Churchfields Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
   Tulip tree - Removal, due to dangerous location and 'listing' over time. The tree was left to grow it is now ca. 15 metres in height, significantly overhanging the two neighbours properties.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-25
9. P232770/K - Sundown Lodge Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
   Flowering Cherry tree just outside gates but within property curtilage: removal of dead wood and reshaping of crown. Apple tree at the front of garden: pruning and reshaping the crown.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-17
10. P232266/K - Sundown Lodge Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
    Proposed works to a Copper Beech Tree. Proposed work is to 'lift and shape' the crown of the beech tree as advised by an arborist.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-24
11. P231590/XA2 - Gaylea Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 230302
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-21
12. P230302/FH - Gaylea Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
    Revised application to that approved under extant permission 214220 - construction of a replacement rear extension with raised decking and removal of existing ash tree to be replaced with a pleached
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-27
13. P223690/FH - Sharon Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LL
    Proposed small extensions to the front and rear of the bungalow, smallchanges to landscaping and accompanying works.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-02
14. P222700/XA2 - Gaylea Cradley Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LJ
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 214220.
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-10
15. P220766/FH - Overley Farmhouse Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LW
    Single storey side extensions to north and south sides
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-04
16. P211326/PA7 - Quarry, South East of Netherley Hall, Vos Farm Estate Herefordshire
    Extend existing quarry site by 0.05 hectares Any spoil or top soil will be put back onto the quarried area, and reprofiled to match current landform.
    Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-29
17. P172079/F - Netherley Hall Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LW
    Proposed 2 bedroom log cabin for farm worker accommodation.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-06-19
18. P160321/V - Overley Farmhouse Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LW
    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of 3 bay outbuilding to dependant relative living accommodation.
    Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-02-04
19. P152061/L - Netherley Hall Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LW
    Proposed single storey extension to rear
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-07-07
20. P152060/FH - Netherley Hall Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5LW
    Proposed single storey extension to rear
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-07-07

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A brief summary of Churchfield in Herefordshire

Churchfield is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Churchfield show an average sale price of £377,100, 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 Churchfield a particularly low-crime area.

Churchfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cradley. 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 Churchfield includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Malvern Hills. 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 Churchfield

In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Churchfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Churchfield were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Nearby Towns

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