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Planning in Great Doward

Approved
83%
24 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Doward in the last 24 months, from Herefordshire Council's planning register.

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Around Great Doward

Postcode districts

HR9 373 applications in the last 12 monthsGL16 110 applications in the last 12 monthsHR8 242 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Herefordshire Council

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About Great Doward

Great Doward, located in the parish of Whitchurch in south Herefordshire, is renowned for its scenic hills and extensive woodlands, including the notable Little Doward. Nestled within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just 3 miles northeast of Monmouth, this area is steeped in local legend, with King Arthur's Cave nearby, making it a point of interest for both residents and prospective developers considering planning applications in this picturesque region.

Property prices in Great Doward show an average sale price of £347,318, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Great Doward has 29 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Doward 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Doward, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Great Doward. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Doward?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Great Doward. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Doward?
The average planning decision time near Great Doward is 78 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 Great Doward?
The planning approval rate near Great Doward is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Doward?
The most common type of planning application near Great Doward is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Doward?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Doward on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.