How long do planning decisions take near Fromes Hill?

The average planning decision time near Fromes Hill is 183 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 Fromes Hill?

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

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Fromes Hill?

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Fromes Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fromes Hill, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Fromes Hill

Fromes Hill is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Bishop's Frome in Herefordshire, England. Situated approximately 15 miles east of Hereford, 7 miles north of Ledbury, and 18 miles west of Worcester, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the surrounding areas.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £349,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 019F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fromes Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fromes 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 Fromes Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

26 planning applications found near Fromes Hill.

P242009/FH - The Homestead Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HR
Proposed side two storey extension and first floor extension to form master bedroom
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-13
P242010/L - The Homestead Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HR
Proposed side two storey extension and first floor extension to form master bedroom
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-13
P223901/XA2 - Land at Yew Tree Farm Fromes Hill Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (part) attached to planning permission 203457.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-18
P223582/FH - Hill House Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Proposed extension to rear and side of dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-25
P211351/RM - Land at Yew Tree Farm Fromes Hill Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Reserved matters following outline approval 203457 (Proposed single dwelling).
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-05
P203476/O - Land west of Yew Tree Farm Fromes HIll Herefordshire
Proposed Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a single dwellinghouse.
Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-26
P203457/O - Land at Yew Tree Farm Fromes Hill Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Proposed single dwelling (For DOC 7 see 223901)
Status: Approved | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-21
P192959/FH - Pool House Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Proposed detached garage/studio outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-18
P192731/FH - The Furlongs Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-07-30
P191412/O - Land South of Yew Tree Farm Fromes Hill Herefordshire
Proposed residential dwelling south of Yew Tree Farmhouse
Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-16
P191413/O - Land West Yew Tree Farm Fromes Hill Herefordshire
Proposed residential dwelling
Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-16
P184368/FH - Greenfields Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HR
Proposed extensions, alterations and improvements.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-11-26
P182277/F - The Furlongs Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Retrospective retention of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling (mobile home).
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-20
P181195/FH - Gospel Ash Cottage Fromes Hill Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Proposed porch to front and single storey extension to rear.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-04-02
P173038/FH - The Homestead Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HR
Proposed replacement of existing residential caravan with new log cabin style mobile home as ancillary accommodation for The Homestead.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-08-21
P173039/L - The Homestead Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HR
Proposed replacement of existing residential caravan with new log cabin style mobile home as ancillary accommodation for The Homestead.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-08-21
P171270/F - Laylute Fromes Hill Herefordshire HR8 1HW
Retention of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-04-23
P140913/AM - Old Rectory Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HN
Proposed Non-material amendment to planning permission 130359/FH (Refurbishment of existing Oast House and demolition of barnand erection of new timber framed garage/store ancillary to
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-03-27
P130359/FH - Old Rectory Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HN
Refurbishment of existing Oast House and demolition of barn and erection of new timber framed garage/store ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-07-16
N101443/F - The Grove Cottage Fromes Hill Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HP
Three year temporary change of use of part of property to use class B8, storage and distribution.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-06-10

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A brief summary of Fromes Hill in Herefordshire

Property prices in Fromes Hill show an average sale price of £349,830, 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 Fromes Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fromes Hill includes 12 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 Fromes Hill

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Fromes Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 183 days.

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

With an average of 183 days, decisions near Fromes Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Fromes Hill were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1).

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

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