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Planning in King's Thorn

Approved
93%
27 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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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.

Property prices in King's Thorn show an average sale price of £320,706, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the King's Thorn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes King's Thorn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around King's Thorn has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, King's Thorn 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 King's Thorn, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near King's Thorn. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near King's Thorn?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near King's Thorn. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near King's Thorn?
The average planning decision time near King's Thorn is 74 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 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near King's Thorn?
You can search and track planning applications near King's Thorn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.