How long do planning decisions take near Eaton?

The average planning decision time near Eaton is 60 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 Eaton?

The planning approval rate near Eaton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eaton?

The most common type of planning application near Eaton is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eaton?

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Eaton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eaton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

District: Leominster

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £321,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eaton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Eaton.

P253223/F - Unit 1 Brierley Way Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0RW
Demolition and replacement of an existing commercial building with a new, purpose-built office, reception and training facility for Thomas Panels & Profiles.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-07
- Building on Worcester Road adjacent to Leominster Railway Station Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8AS
Change of use and associated alterations to an existing structure to create a convenience store Use Class E(a) (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
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P252973/F - Building on Worcester Road adjacent to Leominster Railway Station Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8AS
Change of use and associated alterations to an existing structure to create a convenience store Use Class E(a) (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-14
P242229/F - Robin James Engineering Services Clinton Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0RJ
Proposed erection of storage building and recladding of and alterations to the existing workshop
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-15

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A brief summary of Eaton in Herefordshire

Eaton is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England. It sits within the Leominster district.

Property prices in Eaton show an average sale price of £321,224, 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 a particularly low-crime area.

Eaton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leominster Town, Leominster Bargates, Leominster River Meadows. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Eaton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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

In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Eaton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Eaton.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Eaton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Eaton were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), outline applications (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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