Holywell, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holywell, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £207,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holywell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Holywell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

18 planning applications found near Holywell.

1. P260690/F - Hollywell Farm Blakemere Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9JY
   Siting of four containers for agricultural use (Penny Bee Honey) and retaining wall
   Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
2. P253019/FH - The Old School House Blakemere Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9JY
   Extensions and alterations.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-19
3. P252487/PA7 - Hollywell Farm Blakemere Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9JY
   Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed steel agricultural barn for hay and machinery storage.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-31
4. P251490/PA4 - Agricultural building at Holywell Blakemere Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9JY
   Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for associated operational development.
   Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-11
5. P193361/FH - Pope Place Blakemere Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9JX
   To construct a walled garden and greenhouse.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-06
6. P143087/F - Holywell Farm Blakemere Herefordshire HR2 9JY
   Proposed erection of an agricultural workers dwelling
   Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-10-15
7. P140075/FH - Hollywell Cottage Blakemere Hereford HR2 9JY
   Annexe extension for a dependent relative.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-04-06
8. S112192/F - Parcel 2625 Holywell Blakemere Herefordshire HR2 9JW
   Removal of condition 6 of Planning Permission DCSW2007/3075/F and condition 3 of Planning Permission DCSW2007/3153/F. To allow bees to be kept on site.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-08-07
9. DS073317/F - Parcel 2625 Holywell Blakemere Herefordshire
   Removal of Condition 5 of Planning Permission DCSW2003/3390/F.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-10-08
10. DS073259/F - Land adjacent to Holywell Farm Blakemere Herefordshire HR2 9JW
    Extension of agricultural building.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-09-30
11. DS071894/F - Field Parcel 2625 Holywell Blakemere Herefordshire HR2 9JW
    Extension of agricultural building.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-06-17
12. DS071102/S - Holywell Farm Blakemere Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 9JY
    General purpose replacement barn.
    Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-03-30
13. DS033323/F - Parcel 2625 Holywell Blakemere Herefordshire HR2 9JW
    General purpose agricultural shed and new access road
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-11-12
14. DS032971/S - Parcel 2625 Holywell Farm Blakemere Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 9JY
    General purpose agricultural building and proposed new road
    Status: Undecided | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-10-02
15. DCN023612/O - Parcel 2625 Holywell Blakemere Hereford
    Site for two detached houses.
    Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-11-19
16. DCN020236/F - Steerfield Cottage Nr Preston On Wye Herefordshire
    Proposed two bay garage.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-01-23
17. DCN012699/F - Steerfield Cottage Preston-On-Wye Herefordshire
    Altered vehicular access.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2001-09-23
18. DCN003144/F - Hollywell Farm Blakemere Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 9JY
    extensions and alterations to existing property
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2000-05-16

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A brief summary of Holywell in Herefordshire

Holywell is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Holywell show an average sale price of £207,575, 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 Holywell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Holywell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI, The Flits SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holywell 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 Holywell

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Holywell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 days.

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

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Holywell were outline applications (1).

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