How long do planning decisions take near Lea?

The average planning decision time near Lea is 67 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 Lea?

The planning approval rate near Lea is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lea?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lea?

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Lea, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Lea

Lea is a charming village and civil parish located in the southeast of Herefordshire, just south-east of Ross-on-Wye and near the Gloucestershire border. The village boasts essential amenities, including a school, church, village hall, shop, public house, and a garage, all conveniently situated along the A40 road, which connects Ross and Gloucester. This vibrant community is well-equipped for local residents and those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 823 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £347,318 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 023D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

71 planning applications found near Lea.

P261711/BGP - Westlea Hoovers Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TU
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 251058
Status: Undecided | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-09
P261712/XA2 - Westlea Hoovers Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 251058
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-09
P261010/FH - 40 Squires Meadow Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7WA
Drop Kerb to allow access to off road parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
P260865/F - Lea Church Of England Primary School Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Air to air heat pump system to provide the school with low carbon heating
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-19
- Lea Church Of England Primary School Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Air to air heat pump system to provide the school with low carbon heating
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Montrose Mitcheldean Road Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7LD
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, loft conversion and alterations. New Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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P260609/FH - Montrose Mitcheldean Road Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7LD
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, loft conversion and alterations. New Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
P251948/PIP - Land at Castle End Lea Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Application for permission in principle for a residential development of a max of 3 dwellings
Status: Refused | Type: Permission in Principle | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-10
P251639/PIP - Land at Castle End Lea Hereford Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of up to six dwellings.
Status: Refused | Type: Permission in Principle | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-01
P251058/F - Westlea Hoovers Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TU
Proposed installation of 40no ground mounted solar panels.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-30
P242749/FH - Westlea Hoovers Lane Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TU
Proposed addition of external terrace and overhang to west side. Adjustment to size of previously approved porch. New dormer and carport (both commenced under Permitted Development). Extern
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-18
P242423/EIA - Land at Westlea Hoovers Lane Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TU
Request for Screening opinion - proposing upgrade approx. 255m of existing 11kV overhead line from single phase (2 wire) to three phase (3 wire).
Status: Undecided | Type: EIA SCREENING | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-17
P233558/FH - Westlea Hoovers Lane Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TU
Improvements to the external fabric of the house including new windowsand external wall insulation. Removal of porches and creation of a newentrance to north west elevation. Internal amendments to mai
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-04
P231113/U - Castle End Farm Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Certificate of lawfulness for existing single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-11
P230943/XA2 - Rock Farm Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 200382
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-21
P230593/PA2 - Building at Castle End Farm Lea Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Proposed variation of condition 2 of prior approval 203448 (Application for prior approval under PART 20 (Class ZA) Demolition ofbuildings and construction of new dwelling houses in their p
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class O - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-22
P230460/F - Redundant buildings at Moors Farm Lea Herefordshire
Proposed removal of condition 6 of planning permission 130666 (Conversion to a four bedroom dwelling and a three bedroom holiday let)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-14
P230387/FH - Agricultural Building Hoovers Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TX
Proposed storage shed.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-06
P223880/AM - Building at Castle End Farm Lea Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 203448 (Application for prior approval under PART 20 (Class ZA) Demolition ofbuildings and construction of new dwelling houses in their p
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-17
P222774/F - Agricultural Barn Off Hoovers Lane Hoovers Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TX
Proposed change of use of agricultural land to residential curtilage and minor internal alterations. No external alterations. (Part retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-01

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A brief summary of Lea in Herefordshire

Property prices in Lea show an average sale price of £347,318, 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 Lea a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wigpool Ironstone Mine SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Bat 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 Lea

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Lea. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Lea.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Lea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lea were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 7% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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