How long do planning decisions take near Eign Hill?

The average planning decision time near Eign Hill is 52 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 Eign Hill?

The planning approval rate near Eign Hill is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eign Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Eign Hill is tree works applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eign Hill?

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Eign Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eign Hill, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Eign Hill

Eign Hill is an electoral division located in Herefordshire, part of the West Midlands, reflecting the area's local governance structure established after the Local Government Act 1972. This division is significant for its representation in council matters, with the number of councillors elected for each ward contributing to local planning and development decisions. Understanding the composition and changes in Eign Hill’s electoral framework can provide valuable insights for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eign Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eign Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

53 planning applications found near Eign Hill.

- 45 Hafod Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SQ
Pruning of trees on north west border of house. Trees 1-4 on this border have all overgrown. T1: Magnolia - To be pruned so no branches are directly above the house. T2: Beech - To be pruned so no bra
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-30
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P261898/K - 45 Hafod Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SQ
Pruning of trees on north west border of house. Trees 1-4 on this border have all overgrown. T1: Magnolia - To be pruned so no branches are directly above the house. T2: Beech - To be pruned so no
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-29
- 10 St Margarets Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TS
Multi stemmed conifer (T1) on corner of property also bordering No8. Proposed to remove tree due to lack of amenity value, the fact that itis mature in age and starting to decline and of weak structur
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
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P261750/K - 10 St Margarets Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TS
Multi stemmed conifer (T1) on corner of property also bordering No8. Proposed to remove tree due to lack of amenity value, the fact that itis mature in age and starting to decline and of weak structu
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-14
- 31 Hampton Park Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TH
T2: Common Yew - Reduce the three dead stems down to leave at approx 2.5m from ground level. T3: Purple Plum - reduce the overallcrown down by approx 3m, leaving the tree at approx 4m in height. Pruni
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
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- 33 Hampton Park Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TH
T1: Common Yew - remove the deadwood throughout crown and reduce branches growing over the driveway by approx 1-2m and cut back old stobs/pegs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
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P261707/K - 31 Hampton Park Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TH
T2: Common Yew - Reduce the three dead stems down to leave at approx 2.5m from ground level. T3: Purple Plum - reduce the overallcrown down by approx 3m, leaving the tree at approx 4m in he
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-09
P261708/K - 33 Hampton Park Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TH
T1: Common Yew - remove the deadwood throughout crown and reduce branches growing over the driveway by approx 1-2m and cut back old stobs/pegs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-09
- 2 Johns Croft Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TE
T1 & T2 Wellingtonia x 2 - crown raise to approximately 8 metres above ground level by removing lowest branches over roof of conservatory and neighbouring buildings to reduce encroachment and allow mo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
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P261488/J - 2 Johns Croft Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TE
T1 & T2 Wellingtonia x 2 - crown raise to approximately 8 metres above ground level by removing lowest branches over roof of conservatory and neighbouring buildings to reduce encroachme
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
P261424/J - 52 Hafod Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SQ
T1. Western Red Cedar. To reduce the overhanging canopy that is causing stress and concern to the family next door (particularly the daughter who resides in the room next to the tree) by approx
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-12
P250442/L - The Crozens 114 Eign Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2RX
Two shed buildings (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
P250441/FH - The Crozens 114 Eign Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2RX
Two shed buildings (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
- 40 Hampton Park Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TH
Various work to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
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P261018/K - 40 Hampton Park Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TH
Various work to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-06
P260877/J - 39 Vineyard Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TT
5 DAY NOTICE Scots pine is not dead standing with no visible growth and overhanging the highway and a popular walking route. Aerial dismantle and remove.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
- 39 Vineyard Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TT
5 DAY NOTICE Scots pine is not dead standing with no visible growth and overhanging the highway and a popular walking route. Aerial dismantle and remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 38 Elgar Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TY
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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P260783/FH - 38 Elgar Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TY
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
- 46 Quarry Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SS
Two-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Eign Hill in Herefordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eign Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Eign Hill has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hafod Road, Hereford Central Area, Bodenham Road, Aylestone Hill, Bulmer Garden Suburb, Hereford, Hampton Park. 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 Eign Hill includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI, River Lugg SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Eign Hill

In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Eign Hill. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

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

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eign Hill were tree works (30), full planning applications (14), outline applications (3). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 49 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.

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.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 20 applications
Refused: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 85 applications

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