How long do planning decisions take near Eardisland?

The average planning decision time near Eardisland is 42 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 Eardisland?

The planning approval rate near Eardisland is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eardisland?

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

How can I track planning applications near Eardisland?

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Eardisland, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eardisland, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Eardisland

Eardisland is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the River Arrow, approximately 5 miles west of Leominster in Herefordshire. The parish encompasses the charming hamlets of Upper Hardwick, Lower Hardwick, and Lower Burton, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications in a serene rural setting.

Population: 477 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

Website: http://www.eardisland.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,646 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eardisland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eardisland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

101 planning applications found near Eardisland.

- Earlslaen House Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BD
T1 Ash Tree, removal of tree as roots are encroaching the foundations of the house and dropping tree limbs on the patio area. T2 European Larch, removal of tree (approx 70 ft high) outgrown its locati
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-23
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P261845/K - Earlslaen House Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BD
T1 Ash Tree, removal of tree as roots are encroaching the foundations of the house and dropping tree limbs on the patio area. T2 European Larch, removal of tree (approx 70 ft high) outgrown its loca
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-22
P261515/F - Knapp House Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BD
Change the use of the annexe to holiday let use (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
P261409/K - Court House Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BW
Scots pine, felling because it's leaning over the public footpath and vehicle entrance to village car park. the lean angle is increasinggradually. Silver birch, very close to the Court house, root
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-12
P260811/K - Haven Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BN
T1 and T2 are two cypress trees that are approximately 40 foot in height, to reduce them both by approximately 15 foot leaving them at about 25 foot in height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
- Haven Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BN
T1 and T2 are two cypress trees that are approximately 40 foot in height, to reduce them both by approximately 15 foot leaving them at about 25 foot in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
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P260331/K - Orchard Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BJ
Large conifer tree that have previously had limbs fail. To be removed completely, the tree is situated very close to the neighbouring property and would have devastating effects if severe failur
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
P253026/K - Garden Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BE
T1 - Large Plum tree - Section/Fell to ground level, due to signs of decline amongst the canopy, dead wood and a lean towards out building.Tree is located on regularly used path to the house and conc
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-19
P252636/L - Arrow Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BT
Installation of flood resilience measures: Re-pointing, application ofclear sealant, flood barrier, non-return valve, puddle and sump pumps.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
P252639/L - The Latchetts Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BE
Installation of flood resilience measures: Re-pointing, flood barriers, non-return valves and sealant, cables, sump and puddle pumpsand vent.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
P252638/L - The Burcott Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BD
Installation of flood resilience measures: Flood barrier, non-return valve/sealant, re-pointing and puddle pumps.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-05
P252627/L - Bridge House Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BT
Installation of flood resilience measures: Application of clear sealant, re-pointing, puddle and sump pumps and flood barriers
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-05
P252626/L - Apple Tree Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BD
Installation of flood resilience measures: Flood barriers, non-return values, repointing and puddle pumps.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-05
P252640/L - The Manor House Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BN
Installation of flood resilience measures: Re-pointing, application ofclear sealant, cable box, flood barriers, non-return valves and puddlepump.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-05
P252628/L - Riverside Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BW
Installation of flood resilience measures: Application of clear sealant, flood barriers, re-pointing, airbrick/vent, external socket, non-return valve, puddle and sump pumps.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-05
P252641/L - The Dovecote Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BN
Installation of flood resilience measures: Flood barriers, re- pointing, air bricks and vents, sump and puddle pumps.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-01
P252659/L - Lime Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BG
Installation of flood resilience measures: Flood barriers, non-return valves, re-pointing, application of sealant and puddle pumps.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-01
P252664/K - The Niche 6 Church Road Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BP
Weston red cedar (thuja). Tree is growing out of proportion in hedge row, approx 30ft in height, customer would like 30% reduction in height to reduce risk of tree being blown over in high winds
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-15
- Barn at Eardisland
Permitted Development - Class R - Notice of Change of Use from Agriculture to Flexible Commercial Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-21
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P250802/K - Orchard Cottage Eardisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9BJ
Large multi stem Conifer tree - remove completely, in close proximity to the house and hitting the roof when windy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-10

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A brief summary of Eardisland in Herefordshire

Property prices in Eardisland show an average sale price of £314,646, 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 Eardisland a particularly low-crime area.

Eardisland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Eardisland. 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 Eardisland includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Eardisland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eardisland.org.uk/. 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 Eardisland

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Eardisland. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Eardisland.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eardisland were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

5 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.

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