How long do planning decisions take near King's Thorn?

The average planning decision time near King's Thorn is 88 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 King's Thorn?

The planning approval rate near King's Thorn is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near King's Thorn?

The most common type of planning application near King's Thorn is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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King's Thorn, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near King's Thorn, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About King's Thorn

Kingsthorne, or King's Thorn, is a village located in Herefordshire, England, within the Much Birch parish. Nestled between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, it benefits from proximity to the A49 and A466 roads, making it a key point of interest for planning applications in the region.

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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: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near King's Thorn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's Thorn.

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 King's Thorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

83 planning applications found near King's Thorn.

P253521/F - Walls Pool Newtown Lane Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BD
Application for variation/removal of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of permission 240229 - variation of condition 2 & 4 to allow layout to beamended with a shorter link between living room and kitchen
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
P253502/FH - The Wriggle Ladywell Lane Kingsthorne Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8AW
Demolition of garage and side extension to bungalow.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-17
- Land at The Wriggle Ladywell Lane Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 220146 (Outline application with all matters reserved, save access, for the development of a single dwellinghouse and access) Se
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-21
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P251516/RM - Land at The Wriggle Ladywell Lane Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 220146 (Outline application with all matters reserved, save access, for the development of a single dwellinghouse and ac
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-20
P251148/F - Land at Ladywell Cottage Ladywell Lane Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Herefordshire HR2 8AW
Proposed new detached dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-09
- Church Farm Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
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P241292/F - Glendene Wrigglebrook Pitch Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8AR
Erection of agricultural unit. Repositioning of unit previously approved via Prior Approval Notice 231018.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
P241393/V - Tremezzo Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HL
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the removal ofthe existing conservatory on the rear of the dwelling and the additionof an enlarged garden room.(Part retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-29
P241328/RM - Land at Closeburn Ladywell Lane Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval - 220145 (Outline application with all matters reserved, saveaccess, for the development of a single dwelling house and a
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-27
P241263/AM - Annexe, Walmere Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8AW
Proposed non-material amendment to SH881829PF (Extension to provide additional living accommodation for disabled parents) - To allow extension to be for the use of family members and holiday le
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-13
- Bramble Tor Pages Pitch Kingsthorne Hereford HR2 8AW
Application for variation of conditions 2 (amend drawing numbers for amended design as existing garage to be retained), 7 (amend to incorporate previously approved EV charging station), 9 (amend to in
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-01
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P241186/F - Bramble Tor Pages Pitch Kingsthorne Hereford HR2 8AW
Application for variation of conditions 2 (amend drawing numbers for amended design as existing garage to be retained), 7 (amend to incorporate previously approved EV charging station), 9 (ame
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-30
P240541/PA7 - Land West of Glendene Wrigglebrook Pitch Kingsthorne Herefordshire HR2 8AR
Application for prior notification for a proposed agricultural building for the storage or machinery and ancillary items for tending to the land.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-27
- Land West of Glendene Wrigglebrook Pitch Kingsthorne Herefordshire HR2 8AR
Application for prior notification for a proposed agricultural building for the storage or machinery and ancillary items for tending to the land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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P240479/XA2 - Land at Bramble Tor Kingsthorne Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 7, 10 attached to planning permission 232705.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-19
P240229/F - Walls Pool Newtown Lane Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BD
Proposed replacement of Wallspool with a sustainably designed, 4-bed dwellinghouse, the removal of the existing outbuildings and the construction of a new, traditionally designed and constructe
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-30
- Walls Pool Newtown Lane Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BD
Proposed replacement of Wallspool with a sustainably designed, 4-bed dwellinghouse, the removal of the existing outbuildings and the construction of a new, traditionally designed and constructed garag
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-25
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P233211/FH - Chamonix Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8AW
Proposed single storey side extension to provide guest room, en-suite and utility
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-31
P233091/F - The Bank Ladywell Lane Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8AW
Proposed two storey extension to rear of property. Change of use and single extension to barn to provide annexed accommodation for a dependant relative. New roofing finish and ancillary works.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-22
- The Bank Ladywell Lane Wrigglebrook Kingsthorne Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8AW
Proposed two storey extension to rear of property. Change of use and single extension to barn to provide annexed accommodation for a dependant relative. New roofing finish and ancillary works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of King's Thorn in Herefordshire

Property prices in King's Thorn 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 King's Thorn a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around King's Thorn includes 8 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 King's Thorn

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near King's Thorn. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near King's Thorn.

The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near King's Thorn were outline applications (5), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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