How long do planning decisions take near Kymin?

The average planning decision time near Kymin is 52 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 Kymin?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kymin?

The most common type of planning application near Kymin is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kymin?

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Kymin, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kymin, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Kymin

Kymin is a prominent hill situated just one mile east of Monmouth, Wales, on the banks of the River Wye, and near the border with the Forest of Dean, England. Rising to approximately 800 feet, it features notable neo-classical monuments, including the Roundhouse and the Naval Temple, constructed between 1794 and 1800. As part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and owned by the National Trust, Kymin is also listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales, making it a significant site for planning applications related to heritage and conservation in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kymin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kymin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Kymin.

P253539/XA2 - Lodge Farm Ocle Pychard Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9 of planning permission 241395.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-09
P242145/FH - The Kymin Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RG
Proposed single storey extension to the front of the house
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-22
P241395/F - Lodge Farm Ocle Pychard Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QQ
Proposed biomass boiler house, buffer tanks, access track, attenuationpond and landscaping (For DOC 4 ,5, 6, 7 & 9 see 253539)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-02
P221226/H - Monkton Farm Monkton Farm Lane Ocle Pychard Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QQ
Proposed hedgerow removal. To make arable land/fruit production economically viable by enlarging the field. To compensate a new native hedgerow will be established nearby.
Status: Undecided | Type: Hedgerow Removal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-07
P204594/H - Monkton Farm Monkton Farm Lane Ocle Pychard Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QQ
Remove hedgerow to enlarge field and plant a new native hedgerow nearby.
Status: Undecided | Type: Hedgerow Removal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-23
P201385/XA2 - Land at Highway Farm, Lodge Farm and land at Haycroft Farm Ocle Pychard Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 1-2, 7 & 8 attached to planning permission 182191
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-05-05
P193710/F - Land at Highway Farm, Lodge Farm and land at Haycroft Farm Ocle Pychard Herefordshire
The erection of polytunnels for strawberry table top production and the necessary infrastructure, including internal farm access tracks, asustainable drainage scheme with attenuation ponds, seasonal
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-22
P182276/EIA - Land at Lodge Farm and Highway Farm Monkton Farm Lane Ocle Pychard Herefordshire
Request for EIA Screening Opinion for the proposed erection of polytunnels for strawberry table top production and the necessary infrastructure, including internal farm access tracks, a sus
Status: Undecided | Type: EIA SCREENING | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-18
P182191/F - Land at Lodge Farm and Highway Farm Monkton Farm Lane Ocle Pychard Herefordshire
Proposed erection of polytunnels for strawberry table top production and the necessary infrastructure, including internal farm access tracks, a sustainable drainage scheme with attenuation ponds
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-12

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A brief summary of Kymin in Herefordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kymin a particularly low-crime area.

Kymin 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 Kymin includes 2 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 Kymin

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Kymin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

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

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kymin were outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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