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Planning in Lea Line

Approved
82%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Lea Line

Postcode districts

HR9 367 applications in the last 12 monthsGL17 101 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Herefordshire Council

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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.

Property prices in Lea Line show an average sale price of £347,318, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lea Line 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 Lea Line a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lea Line has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea Line 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 Line, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Lea Line. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lea Line?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Lea Line. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lea Line?
The average planning decision time near Lea Line is 68 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 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lea Line?
The most common type of planning application near Lea Line is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lea Line?
You can search and track planning applications near Lea Line on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.