How long do planning decisions take near Cusop?

The average planning decision time near Cusop is 114 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 Cusop?

The planning approval rate near Cusop is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cusop?

The most common type of planning application near Cusop is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cusop?

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Cusop, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cusop, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Cusop

Cusop is a picturesque village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, situated at the base of Cusop Hill, adjacent to the town of Hay-on-Wye in Wales. The village is easily accessible from Hay-on-Wye, either by a short walk or a drive towards Bredwardine, turning right into Cusop Dingle, making it a convenient location for those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 384 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

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 020A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cusop.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cusop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

69 planning applications found near Cusop.

- Land adjacent to Blenheim House Church Road Cusop Dingle Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11 attached to planning permission 242810.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
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P251865/XA2 - Land adjacent to Blenheim House Church Road Cusop Dingle Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11 attached to planning permission 242810.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
P250895/F - Upper Dulas Cusop Dingle Cusop Herefordshire HR3 5RD
Proposed self-build new part buried dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-17
P250268/XA2 - Old Mill Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 5, 6, 7,8, 10 & 12 attached to listed building consent 240477.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-21
P242810/F - Land adjacent to Blenheim House Church Road Cusop Dingle Hereford
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 221960 (Proposed change of use of parcel of land into one dwelling (C3) with associated parking and turning area) - to change the design
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-01
P240889/XA2 - Trewern Outdoor Centre Church Road Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RF
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 1 & 16 attached to planning permission 231474.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-28
P240476/FH - Old Mill Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RQ
Proposed internal layout changes, replacement slates to the roof and structural repairs to be carried out on the Old Mill and conversion ofthe outbuilding to ancillary accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-25
P240477/L - Old Mill Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RQ
Proposed internal layout changes, replacement slates to the roof and structural repairs to be carried out on the Old Mill and conversion ofthe outbuilding to ancillary accommodation. (For DOC 3, 5, 6
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-25
P232006/F - Upper Dulas Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RD
Proposed change of use of from sui generis to incidental residential use, of a small area of extended grounds directly adjacent to the curtilage of the main dwelling. (Retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-03
P231474/F - Trewern Outdoor Centre Church Road Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RF
Installation of 3 no. glamping pods, and associated ground works. (DOC1 & 16 see 240889)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-11
P230142/F - Upper Dulas Cusop Dingle Hay on Wye Herefordshire HR3 5RD
An application for a new part buried dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-16
P221960/F - Land adjacent to Blenheim House Church Road Cusop Dingle Hereford HR3 5RF
Proposed change of use of parcel of land into one dwelling (C3) with associated parking and turning area.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-14
P221655/FH - Trewern Cottage Cusop Hay-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RQ
Proposal for a two storey rear extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-18
P214686/F - Trewern Outdoor Centre Church Road Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RF
Installation of 3 no. glamping pods, and associated ground works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-04
P214506/F - Land adjacent to Blenheim House Church Road Cusop Dingle Hereford
Full planning application for change of use of paddocks (sui generis) into 4 dwellings (semi detached C3) with ancillary home office spaces over carports to the rear.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-09
P213572/F - Upper Dulas Cusop Dingle Cusop HR3 5RD
Proposed application for a new part buried dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-26
P213670/FH - The Greenhouse Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RF
Proposed extension for a library and study for home working and singlestorey extension to the existing car port and garage workshop.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-26
P213735/F - Trewern Outdoor Centre Church Road Cusop Hay-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RF
Proposed decking area with canopy over, to rear of recently- constructed building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-04
P212843/J - Treleaver Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RD
Sycamore, fell due to size and impact on the property, and difficulty providing a pruning solution that does not damage the tree.
Status: Refused | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-18
P211185/J - Treleaver Cusop Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5RD
Fell one Sycamore tree. The tree has very low amenity value and due toits close proximity to Treleaver it is growing over the property whichconsequently is causing excessive shading. We will replant w
Status: Refused | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-22

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A brief summary of Cusop in Herefordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cusop includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 6 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 Cusop

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Cusop. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 114 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cusop.

With an average of 114 days, decisions near Cusop 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 Cusop were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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