How long do planning decisions take near Lea Line?

The average planning decision time near Lea Line is 103 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 Line?

The planning approval rate near Lea Line is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lea Line?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lea Line?

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Lea Line, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea Line, Herefordshire.

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About Lea Line

Lea Line, located in Herefordshire, is home to Alan Keef Ltd, a renowned British engineering company specializing in narrow gauge railways. They manufacture, overhaul, and trade in narrow gauge locomotives, rolling stock, and related equipment, making it a key player in the local rail industry and a potential focal point for relevant planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,255 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 022B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lea Line.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Line based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

115 planning applications found near Lea Line.

P260317/PIP - Land adjacent A40 (next to Lea Hall Cottage) Lea Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
Application for Permission in Principle for residential development of1 no. dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Permission in Principle | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
- Land adjacent A40 (next to Lea Hall Cottage) Lea Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
Application for Permission in Principle for residential development of1 no. dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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P253330/F - Land Adjoining Hanbury House Lea Herefordshire HR9 7LQ
Demolition of barn, erection of Well-Being Retreat, construction of car park and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-15
P253063/XA2 - Lea Stores Lea Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 10 and 11 attached to planning permission 233298
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-24
P252870/F - Land at Line House Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7LQ
Demolition of existing engineering buildings and associated offices and erection of 10 dwellings and garaging (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
- Lea Stores Lea Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 10 and 11 attached to planning permission 233298
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-18
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P252837/XA2 - Land at Lealands Lea Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 & 10 222758
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
P251378/F - Land at Lea Grid Ref SO 66900 21371 Lea Herefordshire HR9 7LN
Proposed Self Build erection of single storey 3 bed accommodation, parking, turning and manoeuvring.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
P250997/FH - Green Acres Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Proposed single storey extension to the rear.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-02
P243054/XA2 - Lea Stores Lea Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition 9 attached to planning permission 233298
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-21
P250173/L - Crown Inn Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for variation of conditions 2 & 6 following grant of planning permission 230355 (Proposed extension and alterations to The Crown Inn to include managers flat at first floor as a r
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-28
P242772/XA2 - Crown Inn Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 of planning permission 230354
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
P242343/XA2 - Crown Inn Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 of Listed Building Consent 230355
Status: Withdrawn | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-10
P241993/XA2 - Crown Inn Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 232887
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-04
P241387/AM - Squirrels Nest Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7LN
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 222371 (Proposed new workshop) - re-positioning of proposed workshop.
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-29
P240434/PA4 - Land at Frogs Bottom Frogs Bottom Lea Herefordshire
An application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed changed of use of agricultural building to form 1 smaller dwellinghouse and 1 larger dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-15
P240243/F - Annex at Lea Hall Lea Herefordshire HR9 7LQ
Change of use from a residential dwelling to holiday let (Retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-23
P240170/XA2 - Crown Inn Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7, 8 ,10 attached to planning permission 230355.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-18
P233298/F - Lea Stores Lea Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Proposed erection of one dwelling and associated works. (For DOC 9 see243054) (For DOC 10 and 11 see 253063)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-07
P233241/XA2 - Crown Inn Lea Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 5, 9. attached to planning permission 230355.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-01

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A brief summary of Lea Line in Herefordshire

Property prices in Lea Line show an average sale price of £357,255, 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 Line a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lea Line includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wigpool Ironstone Mine SSSI; 8 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 Line

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Lea Line. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Line.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Lea Line take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Lea Line were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 8% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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