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Planning in Lea

Approved
90%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 823 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Lea show an average sale price of £347,318, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lea has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea 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 Lea, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Lea. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lea?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Lea. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lea?
The average planning decision time near Lea is 59 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 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
How can I track planning applications near Lea?
You can search and track planning applications near Lea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.