Common Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Common Hill, Herefordshire.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,400 (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 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Common Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Common Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

64 planning applications found near Common Hill.

1. P260466/FH - Well Cottage Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QA
   Remove existing conservatory and replace with a dining room extension and small office.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
2. P260668/FH - 1 Nash Cottages Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PS
   Rear extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
3. - 1 Nash Cottages Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PS
   Rear extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
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4. - Well Cottage Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QA
   Remove existing conservatory and replace with a dining room extension and small office.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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5. P260143/FH - 2 Fern Cottages Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PG
   Replacement windows and front door to the front elevation.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
6. - 2 Fern Cottages Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PG
   Replacement windows and front door to the front elevation.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
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7. P251925/K - Highland Place Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PQ
   1 medium sized sycamore - all over crown reduction by 1/3 of canopy. 1small apple tree - pruned. 3 alders - reduced. Trees are overcrowding the garden and the property proprietors are concerned trees
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
8. P252335/K - St Marys Church Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PF
   Four Fastigutate Yew trees at the southern end of the churchyard. It is proposed to remove the trees.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
9. P251858/FH - 48 Nover Wood Drive Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PN
   Proposed erection of a garden room with attached shed.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-30
10. - 48 Nover Wood Drive Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PN
    Proposed erection of a garden room with attached shed.
    Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
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11. P251855/FH - Nash Villa Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PS
    Proposed addition of new windows to existing cellar to use as an office and small first floor extension to rear with a screened balcony.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
12. P251791/AM - Canon House Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PH
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 250978 (Erection of an outbuilding in garden) - To extend the roof covering to form a covered space for the storage of logs/outside furn
    Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-19
13. P250946/F - East of Tylers Croft Hawker's Lane Fownhope Herefordshire
    Proposed conversion of cooking cabin to form 1 bed holiday let; the construction of cooking cabin for existing snail production and preparation business.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-15
14. P250978/FH - Canon House Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PH
    Erection of an outbuilding in garden.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-24
15. P250382/XA2 - Land adjacent to Fownhope Medical Centre Common Hill Lane Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 and 4 attached to planning permission 232195
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-29
16. P250381/XA2 - Land adjacent to Fownhope Medical Centre Common Hill Lane Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 14 15 16 & 17 attached to planning permission 171637
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-29
17. P250259/L - Manor Farmhouse Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PG
    Replacement of several windows to the north elevation.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-20
18. P242828/K - Manor Farmhouse Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PG
    T1: Cypress (x2) - sectionally dismantle down to ground level. T2: Leylandii Arch - fell to ground level. T3: Hedge - reduce down by approx 2ft
    Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-01
19. P242149/FH - Broom Cottage Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QA
    Proposed single storey extension.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-20
20. P241691/A - Land adjacent to Fownhope Medical Centre Common Hill Lane Fownhope, Hereford Herefordshire
    Temporary advertisements to promote the development of 10no. dwellingson Common Hill Lane, Fownhope.
    Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-03

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A brief summary of Common Hill in Herefordshire

Common Hill is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Common Hill show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Common Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Common Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fownhope. 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 Common Hill includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lea & Pagets Woods SSSI, Cherry Hill Wood SSSI, Common Hill SSSI and 2 more; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 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, Common Hill 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 Common Hill

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Common Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Common Hill were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 8% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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