Floodgates, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Floodgates, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Floodgates are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Floodgates
Floodgates in Herefordshire, commonly referred to as stop gates, are vital structures used to regulate water flow within flood barriers, reservoirs, and levee systems. These adjustable gates play a crucial role in managing spillway crest heights in dams and controlling flow rates in sluices and canals, ensuring effective flood management and water resource allocation. Their ability to halt water flow entirely makes them essential for storm surge protection and overall water level management in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,579 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Floodgates.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Floodgates.
- 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 Floodgates based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Floodgates.
- P251442/F - The Steppes Newton Lane Floodgates Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NF
Change of use of the paddock to the rear of The Steppes to the siting of up to five cabins with decking and pedestrian paths linking cabins to private parking areas and secured areas of field for occu
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-22 - P221328/FH - Clearwell Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NL
Annexed accommodation
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-20 - P220368/FH - Toll House Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NL
Proposed boundary wall and alterations to existing dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-15 - P214010/FH - Clearwell Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NL
Proposed single storey extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-09 - P210728/FH - 2 Ferndale Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NL
Proposed single storey and two storey rear extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-07 - P202115/XA2 - 1-2 Hatton Place Hatton Place Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 attached to planning permission 192402.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-05 - P192402/FH - 1-2 Hatton Place Hatton Place Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NJ
Replacement of derelict barn with new annex and rear extension to the main dwelling (For DOC 6 see 202115).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-07-10 - P190747/V - Gilwern Newton Lane Floodgates Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NF
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed use of dwelling as children'scare home, Use Class C3(b).
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-02-28 - P172571/PA7 - Land at the junction of Montfort Road and A44 Kington Herefordshire
Proposed base station installation.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-07-09 - P170608/PA7 - Westbourne Stanner Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NL
To excavate soil in order to lower ground to existing level of yard to create extra turning and parking space for farm machinery.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-02-22 - P160306/F - Land at The Croftlands Wallstych Lane Floodgates Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NH
Proposed erection of a retirement bungalow and garage.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-02-03 - P151732/FH - Laburnum Cottage Floodgates Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NH
Proposed front porch extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-06-08 - P140690/FH - Toll House Stanner Road Kington Herefordshire HR5 3NL
Close existing entrance and open new one on Eastern boundary
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-03-07
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A brief summary of Floodgates in Herefordshire
Floodgates in Herefordshire, commonly referred to as stop gates, are vital structures used to regulate water flow within flood barriers, reservoirs, and levee systems. These adjustable gates play a crucial role in managing spillway crest heights in dams and controlling flow rates in sluices and canals, ensuring effective flood management and water resource allocation. Their ability to halt water flow entirely makes them essential for storm surge protection and overall water level management in the region.
Property prices in Floodgates show an average sale price of £277,579, 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 Floodgates a particularly low-crime area.
Floodgates has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Floodgates includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bradnor Hill Quarry SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Floodgates planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Floodgates
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Floodgates. Of these, 0% were approved.
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 Floodgates.
The most common application types near Floodgates were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.