How long do planning decisions take near Hillhampton?

The average planning decision time near Hillhampton is 64 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 Hillhampton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hillhampton?

The most common type of planning application near Hillhampton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hillhampton?

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Hillhampton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hillhampton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Hillhampton

Hillhampton is a small hamlet and civil parish located in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, bordered by Great Witley, Little Witley, and Shrawley. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 128 residents, making it a quaint community for those considering planning applications in this tranquil rural area.

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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 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hillhampton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hillhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

25 planning applications found near Hillhampton.

- Field to the west of the A417 Middle House Farm Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Prior approval for the construction of a winter fill water storage reservoir for irrigation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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P252670/PA7 - Field to the west of the A417 Middle House Farm Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Prior approval for the construction of a winter fill water storage reservoir for irrigation.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-15
- Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Application for prior notification for a proposed general purpose agricultural storage barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-01
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P240128/PA7 - Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Application for prior notification for a proposed general purpose agricultural storage barn
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-01
P210203/F - Waterloo Cottage Hillington Burley Gate Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposed conversion of ground and first floor garage into separate dwelling.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-04
P192086/XA2 - Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 on planning permission 180301
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-11
P191117/F - Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposed extension to an existing building to form a secure agricultural storage building and concrete apron
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-03-26
P184074/F - Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposed extension to an existing building to form an agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-10-29
P180301/F - Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Erection of an agricultural building and associated works for barn eggproduction. (For DOC4 see 192086)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-01-26
P142572/F - Middle House Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposed erection of barn egg laying unit with associated feed bins, hard standing and egg store
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-08-25
P131257/F - Lower Hillhampton Burley Gate Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposal to erect a roof on the existing silage pit.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-05-28
N111967/F - Middle House Hill Hampton Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposed installation of solar photovoltaic panels on an agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-07-20
N102484/F - North Barn, Lower House Hillhampton Burley Gate Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Proposed barn conversion to holiday accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-12-21
N102488/L - North Barn, Lower House Hillhampton Burley Gate Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Conversion of disused barn into holiday accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-12-21
N103068/F - Middle House Hill Hampton Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Steel portal frame agricultural stock housing building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-11-24
N102105/F - Middle House Hill Hampton Herefordshire HR1 3QP
Steel portal framed agricultural stock housing building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-08-16
NC100649/FH - Broadway Cottages Broadway Ocle Pychard Herefordshire HR1 3QJ
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-04-07
DCN090244/F - Unit 2 South Barn Lower House Hillhampton, Burley Gate, Ocle HR1 3QP
Conversion of barn into 2 units of holiday accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-05-07
DCN090245/L - Unit 2 South Barn Lower House Hillhampton, Burley Gate, Here HR1 3QP
Conversion of barn into 2 units of holiday accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-05-07
DCN072345/F - Lower House Hillhampton Ocle Pychard, Herefordshire
Conversion of barns into 4 units of holiday accommodation.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-09-04

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A brief summary of Hillhampton in Herefordshire

Property prices in Hillhampton 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 Hillhampton a particularly low-crime area.

Hillhampton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ocle Pychard. 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 Hillhampton includes 5 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 Hillhampton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hillhampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Hillhampton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hillhampton were outline applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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