Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire.

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About Eaton Bishop

Eaton Bishop is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, situated southwest of Hereford between Clehonger and Madley. The community features a church dedicated to St Michael & All Angels and a village hall, and it is conveniently located near the picturesque River Wye. This charming setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 437 (2021)

District: 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 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eaton Bishop.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Eaton Bishop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

26 planning applications found near Eaton Bishop.

1. P252946/XA2 - Land at Woodbines Eaton Bishop Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 - Plot 1 7 12 13 14 & 15 - all plots, attached to planning permission 231703
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-03
2. P231891/AM - Land at Woodbines Eaton Bishop Herefordshire
   Non material amendment to Planning Permission 231073 (Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 182250(Proposed removal of bungalow & garage & erection of 3 house
   Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-18
3. P231073/F - Land at Woodbines Eaton Bishop Herefordshire HR2 9QW
   Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 182250 (Proposed removal of bungalow & garage & erection of3 houses with garages) to add a dormer window above garage w
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-04-02
4. P230027/XA2 - Land at Woodbines Eaton Bishop Herefordshire HR2 9QW
   Application for the discharge of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 182250
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-03
5. P223367/XA2 - Land at Woodbines Eaton Bishop Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 12 & 17 attached to planning permission 182250.
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-19
6. P183069/PA7 - New Barns Farm Ruckhall Lane Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QH
   Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-19
7. P182250/F - Land at Woodbines Eaton Bishop Herefordshire HR2 9QW
   Proposed removal of bungalow & garage & erection of 3 houses with garages. (For DOC 12 & 17 see 223367) (For DOC 3 see 182250)
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-17
8. P171158/XA2 - 5 Bentley Drive Eaton Bishop Herefordshire HR2 9QY
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 162402
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-03-23
9. P170880/FH - 2 Pulley Avenue Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QN
   Remove existing single storey dwelling structure and rear additions. Proposed 2 storey side and single storey rear extensions. Minor fenestration changes.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-03-20
10. P170163/F - 7 Bentley Drive Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QY
    Proposed change of use of existing new annex for holiday let.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-02-06
11. P162878/FH - 3 Pulley Avenue Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QN
    Proposed rear extension
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-09-08
12. P162402/F - 5 Bentley Drive Eaton Bishop Herefordshire HR2 9QY
    The demolition of existing dwelling and rebuild on a like-for-like basis. (For DOC 3 see 171158).
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-07-31
13. P152117/F - Plot 6 Meadow Edge Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire
    Proposed house and garage
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-07-14
14. P151497/FH - 7 Bentley Drive Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QY
    Proposed addition of a single garage with Dormer to match existing over.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-05-18
15. P151192/AM - The Old Post Office Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QD
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission P141745/F (Proposed repair works and alteration to entrance of Listed Building. Landscaping works, demolition and replacement of garage and
    Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-04-22
16. P141746/L - The Old Post Office Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QD
    Proposed repair works and alteration to entrance of Listed Building. Landscaping works, demolition and replacement of garage and outbuildings. Proposed new outbuildings.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-07-01
17. P141745/F - The Old Post Office Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QD
    Proposed repair works and alteration to entrance of Listed Building. Landscaping works, demolition and replacement of garage and outbuildings. Proposed new outbuildings. Residential curtila
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-07-01
18. P141254/E - Electricity Power lines New Barns Farm to Footpath CH3 Clehonger Eaton Bishop Herefordshire
    The up rating of 476 metres of 2 wire 11,000 volt overhead line to 3 wire 11,000 volt overhead line and the installation of 584 metres of new 3 wire 11,000 volt overhead line to provide an interconn
    Status: Undecided | Type: Electricity Consultation | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-04-24
19. P132835/S - New Barns Farm Ruckhall Lane Eaton Bishop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QH
    Portal frame extension to existing general purpose agricultural building.
    Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-10-16
20. S121112/F - Plot 5 Eaton Bishop Herefordshire
    Construction of 2 storey dwelling incorporating double garage
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-12

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A brief summary of Eaton Bishop in Herefordshire

Eaton Bishop is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, situated southwest of Hereford between Clehonger and Madley. The community features a church dedicated to St Michael & All Angels and a village hall, and it is conveniently located near the picturesque River Wye. This charming setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 437 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Eaton Bishop 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 Eaton Bishop a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Eaton Bishop includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Littlemarsh Common SSSI, Cage Brook Valley SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 2 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 Eaton Bishop

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Eaton Bishop. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.

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

The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eaton Bishop were outline applications (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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