How long do planning decisions take near Leys Hill?

The average planning decision time near Leys Hill is 40 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 Leys Hill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Leys Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Leys Hill is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Leys Hill?

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Leys Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leys Hill, Herefordshire.

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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 023G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Leys Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Leys Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Leys Hill.

P260818/F - Cherry Tree Barn Cherry Tree Lane Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RJ
Repair and reinstatement of forestry barn including new roof. Barn to remain for forestry use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
P252472/G - The Annexe Rose Cottage Walford Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QU
Application for discharge of Section 106 planning obligation to allow the annexe to be let separately.
Status: Approved | Type: Vary/Discharge Obligation | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-27
P240324/FH - Kerne Lodge Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QS
Proposed removal of three windows to enable them to be replaced with two patio doors and open oak canopy to main door with flat roof and balustrade around it.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-01
P213718/F - Cherry Tree Barn Cherry Tree Lane Walford Herefordshire HR9 5RJ
Proposed restoration of barn to office for the logging business.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-15
P232685/FH - Greystone House Cherry Tree Lane Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RJ
Proposed rear extension and alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-11
P232001/XA2 - Tump Cottage Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QS
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 221663.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-27
P222747/FH - Greystone House Cherry Tree Lane Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RJ
Proposed rear extension and alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-15
P221663/F - Land on Whitings Lane Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QS
Change of use of land to residential parking with car access and stoned parking (retrospective). (DOC 3 & 4 see 232001)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-31
P214063/FH - Yew Tree Cottage Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QS
Single storey extension and replacement of existing annexe.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-02
P210973/PAE - Walford Saw Mills Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QS
Notification for prior approval for the installation, alteration or replacement of other solar photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roofs of non-domestic buildings, up to a capacity of 1 megawatt, s
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 14) All Classes - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-11
P203388/PA7 - Cherry Tree Barn Cherry Tree Lane Walford HR9 5RJ
Application for prior notification development -Alterations to existing track.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-14
P203332/V - Land at Cherry Tree Barn Walford Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use ordevelopment. A caravan that meets the definition set out by The Caravan Sites Act 1968 and Social Landlords (Permissible Add
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-11-11
P203308/PA7 - Cherry Tree Barn Cherry Tree Lane Walford Herefordshire HR9 5RJ
Prior notification for a proposed new forestry building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-27

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A brief summary of Leys Hill in Herefordshire

Leys Hill is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Leys Hill 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 Leys Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Leys Hill includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coughton Wood and Marsh SSSI, Park Wood - 1001872 SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Leys Hill

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Leys Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

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

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Leys Hill were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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