How long do planning decisions take near Edvin Loach?

The average planning decision time near Edvin Loach is 33 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 Edvin Loach?

The planning approval rate near Edvin Loach is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Edvin Loach?

The most common type of planning application near Edvin Loach is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Edvin Loach, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Edvin Loach, Herefordshire.

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About Edvin Loach

Edvin Loach is a quaint village in east Herefordshire, England, located approximately 3 miles north of Bromyard. Once a separate civil parish, Edvin Loach was an exclave of Worcestershire until 1893 and had a population of just 18 in 1961. In 1986, it was merged with Saltmarshe to create the combined parish of Edvin Loach & Saltmarshe, making it an interesting area for planning applications in a rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,814 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Edvin Loach.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Edvin Loach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Edvin Loach.

P214183/U - Hopelands Edvin Loach Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Proposed certificate of lawfulness for the existing use as a dwelling house in breach of condition 2 of planning permission ref MH 235/82
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-15
P202449/L - Hop Kiln The Hope Farm Edvin Loach Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Proposed conversion of former hop kiln and single storey side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-27
P202448/F - Hop Kiln The Hope Farm Edvin Loach Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Proposed conversion of former hop kiln and single storey side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-27
P190124/PA7 - Greenacres, Greenacres Barn Edvin Loach Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Prior notification of agricultural development - proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-01-14
P182341/F - The Steeples Edvin Loach Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Proposed extension to agricultural building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-07-01
P182342/F - The Steeples Edvin Loach Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Partial replacement and extension to agricultural building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-24
P130230/F - Hop Kiln at Hope Farm Edvin Loach Bromyard Herefordshire
Conversion of former hop kiln into 2 no dwellings.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-01-25
P130232/L - Hop Kiln at Hope Farm Edvin Loach Bromyard Herefordshire
Conversion of former hop kiln into 2 no dwellings.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-01-25
DCN091337/S - Green Acres Farm Edvin Loach Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-06-07
DCN062681/S - The Steeples Edvin Loach Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4PW
Agricultural storage building
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-08-06

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A brief summary of Edvin Loach in Herefordshire

Property prices in Edvin Loach show an average sale price of £314,814, 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 Edvin Loach a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Edvin Loach includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Edvin Loach

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Edvin Loach. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Edvin Loach.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Edvin Loach were outline applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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