Eign Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eign Hill, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
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: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
42 planning applications found near Eign Hill.
- 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
View full details - 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
View full details - 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 - - 38 Elgar Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TY
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - P260749/FH - 46 Quarry Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SS
Two-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 46 Quarry Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SS
Two-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - P260676/FH - 23 Elgar Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TY
First floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-05 - - 23 Elgar Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TY
First floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - P260367/K - 5 Vineyard Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TT
Large Conifer (T1 as marked on sketch) proposed complete removal due to compromised root system, poorly formed lower trunk, excessive side weight and low amenity value.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-11 - - 5 Vineyard Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TT
Large Conifer (T1 as marked on sketch) proposed complete removal due to compromised root system, poorly formed lower trunk, excessive side weight and low amenity value.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 20 Hafod Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SG
Large fir tree to the rear of the property - remove the tree because it is growing out of hand and is impacting on summer house and certainareas of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - P260138/K - 20 Hafod Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SG
Large fir tree to the rear of the property - remove the tree because it is growing out of hand and is impacting on summer house and certainareas of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19 - P253682/K - 40 Hafod Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1SG
T1. Purple Norway Maple (Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'- reduce the canopy by up to 20% using a combination of thinning or a reduction of the end growth of the longest limbs. T2. Wild Cherry. (Prunu
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-23 - P253450/FH - 2 Lighton Close Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1UH
Side extension to form utility room and toilet.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-19 - P253236/FH - 83 Quarry Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1ST
Two-storey side and rear extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-28 - P253276/FH - 12 Brockington Drive Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1TA
Demolition of existing garage and two-storey extension and cycle shed to front.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-27
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A brief summary of Eign Hill in Herefordshire
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.
Property prices in Eign Hill 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 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, 100 planning applications were submitted near Eign Hill. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 51 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 (21), full planning applications (13), 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 39 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.
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