How long do planning decisions take near Even Pits?

The average planning decision time near Even Pits is 77 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 Even Pits?

The planning approval rate near Even Pits is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Even Pits?

The most common type of planning application near Even Pits is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Even Pits?

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Even Pits, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Even Pits, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Even Pits.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Even Pits based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Even Pits.

P260431/F - Lucksall Mordiford Hereford HR1 4LP
Replacement dwelling and erection of self-build dwelling to serve as managers accommodation for adjacent holiday caravan park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
- Lucksall Mordiford Hereford HR1 4LP
Replacement dwelling and erection of self-build dwelling to serve as managers accommodation for adjacent holiday caravan park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
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P194304/H - Land adjacent to Colcombe House Hampton Bishop Herefordshire
Application for hedgerow removal notice.
Status: Undecided | Type: Hedgerow Removal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-12-12
P194305/H - Land near The Holt Hampton Bishop Hereford HR1 4LE
Application for hedgerow removal notice.
Status: Undecided | Type: Hedgerow Removal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-12-12

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A brief summary of Even Pits in Herefordshire

Even Pits is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

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

Even Pits has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mordiford, Hampton Bishop. 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 Even Pits includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cherry Hill Wood SSSI, River Lugg SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 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 Even Pits

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Even Pits. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

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

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Even Pits were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were 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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