Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Kerne Bridge
Kerne Bridge is a picturesque hamlet located in south Herefordshire, approximately 3.5 miles south of Ross-on-Wye, along the B4234 road. Nestled on the left bank of the River Wye, it derives its name from a nineteenth-century bridge and was historically a key stop on the now-defunct Monmouth to Ross-on-Wye railway. Today, it is recognized for its popular canoe-launching site and serves as the northern entry point to the Upper Wye Gorge, situated within the stunning Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant area for planning applications related to outdoor recreation and conservation.
District: Walford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,255 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 023C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kerne Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kerne Bridge.
- 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 Kerne Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Kerne Bridge.
- P260950/FH - Orchard Bank Bishopswood Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QX
Single storey side extension, single storey front porch, alterations to the garage facade and render finish over the existing facing brick on the elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-29 - - Robyns Cottage Leys Hill Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5 & 9 attached to planning permission 203658.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - P260826/XA2 - Robyns Cottage Leys Hill Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5 & 9 attached to planning permission 203658.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-19 - P252185/PA7 - Land south west of Woodbine and Wyeside cottages Goodrich Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed siting of a 40 foot container for the storage of an Alpine tractor and other equipment
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-30 - - Land at Leys Hill Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 attached to planning permission 233268.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-14
View full details - P251752/XA2 - Land at Leys Hill Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 attached to planning permission 233268.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-13 - - Land opposite Cheques Lodge Leys Hill Road Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 12 & 14 attached to planning permission 202184
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - P251017/XA2 - Land opposite Cheques Lodge Leys Hill Road Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 12 & 14 attached to planning permission 202184
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-26 - P250558/XA2 - "Cats, Leys Hill Road" Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 233268
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-14 - P250162/AM - Land at Leys Hill Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 233268 (Proposed demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of land for 8 eco homes) - amendment to the plans for Plots 3,
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-09 - P241568/XA2 - Land at Chequers Lodge Leys Hill Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 attached to planning permission 223326
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-24 - P241032/XA2 - Land adjoining Orchard House Leys Hill, Bishopswood Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 7 attached to planning permission 212222.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-15 - P240887/FH - Sunnyside Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Proposed change of use of study/sun room to additional accommodation ancillary to main dwelling, replacement porch and external alterations
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-28 - P240309/F - Land North of Leys Hill Bishopswood Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
The proposed erection of 2 no. dwellings and associated works including access, landscaping and drainage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-01 - P233286/J - Hazelhurst Nursing Home Bishopswood Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QX
Proposed works to T8 Oak tree, to remove a large quantity of the deadwood branches from the top left hand side of the tree. The Oak tree is located next to accessible areas within the grounds
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-11 - P233268/F - Cats, Leys Hill Road Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Proposed demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of land for 8 eco homes. (For DOC 3 see 250558) (For DOC 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 see 251752)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-08 - P232981/FH - Hazelhurst Cottage Bishopswood Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QX
Proposed first floor extension to existing annex accommodation
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-17 - - Hazelhurst Cottage Bishopswood Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QX
Proposed first floor extension to existing annex accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Land opposite Cheques Lodge Leys Hill Road Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 18 attached to planning permission 202184.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - P232562/XA2 - Land opposite Cheques Lodge Leys Hill Road Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 18 attached to planning permission 202184.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Kerne Bridge in Herefordshire
Kerne Bridge is a picturesque hamlet located in south Herefordshire, approximately 3.5 miles south of Ross-on-Wye, along the B4234 road. Nestled on the left bank of the River Wye, it derives its name from a nineteenth-century bridge and was historically a key stop on the now-defunct Monmouth to Ross-on-Wye railway. Today, it is recognized for its popular canoe-launching site and serves as the northern entry point to the Upper Wye Gorge, situated within the stunning Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant area for planning applications related to outdoor recreation and conservation. It sits within the Walford district.
Property prices in Kerne Bridge show an average sale price of £357,255, 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 Kerne Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Kerne Bridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Lydbrook. 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 Kerne Bridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Park Wood - 1001872 SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 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.
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Planning Activity in Kerne Bridge
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Kerne Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kerne Bridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kerne Bridge were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were 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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