How long do planning decisions take near Clifford?

The average planning decision time near Clifford is 11 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 Clifford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Clifford?

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

How can I track planning applications near Clifford?

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Clifford, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clifford, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Clifford

Clifford is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 2.5 miles north of Hay-on-Wye. Nestled on the south bank of the River Wye, which delineates the border between Wales and England, Clifford is accessible via the B4350 road. The civil parish also encompasses the hamlets of Priory Wood and Hardwicke, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development.

Population: 557 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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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 020A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clifford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

40 planning applications found near Clifford.

P261065/FH - Upper Court Farm Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5EP
Works to the roof to include replacing tiles and removing asbestos sheeting.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-08
P261066/L - Upper Court Farm Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5EP
Works to the roof removing the remaining stone tiles and replacing, replacing the asbestos sheeting with modern, this will lighten the weight of the roof and stabilise the structure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-08
P260266/XA2 - Land to the North Of Wellfield Bungalow Clifford Herefordshire HR3 5ER
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 of planning permission 202395
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
- Land to the North Of Wellfield Bungalow Clifford Herefordshire HR3 5ER
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 of planning permission 202395
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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P250834/F - Upper Court Farm Clifford Herefordshire HR3 5EP
Proposed development is for the existing silage clamp to be covered and a muck store to be constructed on the north east side of the clamp and this will be covered as well. The muck store a
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-30
P250452/F - Land at Stone Barn Clifford Hay-on-Wye Herefordshire HR3 5ET
Proposed erection of two dwellings; conversion of a redundant barn to a dwelling; and associated works.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
P242334/XA2 - Upper Court Farm Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5EP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to listed building consent 240828
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-09
P240828/L - Upper Court Farm Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5EP
Proposed minor modifications to roof to allow high vehicles to pass through. Barn used for storing farm equipment and dry goods only.(ForDOC 3 see 242334)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-11
P232512/XA2 - Land North Of Wellfield B4350 Hay On Wye To Whitney On Wye Bridge Clifford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details resreved by conditions 5 & 6 attached to planning permission 202395.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-14
P231649/AM - Land South of White House Clifford Herefordshire
Proposed non-material amendment to application 221294 (Proposed erection of four dwellings and associated works (in lieu of a planning permission for two dwellings on the same site - P19
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-24
P230564/XA2 - Land South of White House Clifford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 & 16 attached to planning permission P221294/F
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-20
P223633/XA2 - Land at Lower Court Clifford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 8 9 & 10 attached to planning permission 213598
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-01
P222830/F - Site adjacent to Oakdene Clifford Herefordshire
Variation of condition 2 of Planning application 160200 (Demolition ofexisting shed and construction of 1 no. dwelling and replacement garage/store). Various details revised on drawings.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-18
P222779/XA2 - Dev 1 Land North Of Wellfield Proposed Residential Development For 5 Dwellings B4350 Hay On Wye To Whitney On Wye Bridge Clifford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8 & 9 attached to planning permission 202395.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-14
P222714/XA2 - Site adjacent to Oakdene Clifford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 5, 6, 7,11, 12, 14 & 15 attached to planning permission 160200.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-07-31
P221890/XA2 - Clifford Castle Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5EU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 & 5 attached to planning permission 211274.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-07
P221294/F - Land South of White House Clifford Herefordshire HR4 7RL
Proposed erection of four dwellings and associated works (in lieu of aplanning permission for two dwellings on the same site - P192918/O) (For DOC 3 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 & 16 see 230564)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-18
P221268/XA2 - Dev 1 Land North Of Wellfield Proposed Residential Development For 5 Dwellings B4350 Hay On Wye To Whitney On Wye Bridge Clifford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 5 6 & 15 attached to planning permission 202395.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-18
P220949/F - Lower Court Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5ER
Proposed removal and alteration of agricultural buildings, including conversion of stables to garaging and store.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-21
P220950/L - Lower Court Clifford Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5ER
Proposed removal and alteration of agricultural buildings, including conversion of stables to garaging and store.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-21

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A brief summary of Clifford in Herefordshire

Property prices in Clifford 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 Clifford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Clifford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 4 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.

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Planning Activity in Clifford

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Clifford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 11 days.

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

The average decision time of 11 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

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