Little Birch, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Birch, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Little Birch
Little Birch is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Hereford and 7 miles north-west of Ross-on-Wye. The area is notable for its Grade II* listed church, which adds historical significance, as well as Athelstan Wood, a once-ancient woodland that has largely been converted to conifer plantations. This unique blend of heritage and natural landscape may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 207 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Birch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Birch.
- 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 Little Birch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Little Birch.
- P252199/F - Land north west of Lower House Farm Ruff Lane Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 212195 (Proposed two detached self-build dwellings with garages and woodland planting) - revised design for Plot 1
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-31 - P251269/PA4 - Barns at Church Farm Church Road Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 4 dwellings (Class C3) and for associated operational development. The change of use of two agricultur
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-29 - - Barns at Church Farm Church Road Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Notification for prior approval for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 4 dwellings (Class C3) and for associated operational development. The change of use of two agricultural bui
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - P251136/F - Land at Ruff Lane Little Birch Hereford HR2 8BB
Proposed erection of a 3-bed self-build dwelling, 2-bay garage, and associated works
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-08 - P250858/PA7 - Church Farm Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-14 - P250185/FH - Dobbin Cottage Crows Nest Lane Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BD
Proposed first floor side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-24 - P250246/XA2 - Land north west of Lower House Farm Ruff Lane Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 6 attached to planning permission 212195.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-17 - P243048/FH - Crows Nest Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BD
Proposed removal of a conservatory and construction of a garden room extension and balcony extension to existing outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28 - P241972/G - The Sycamores Church Road Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Proposed discharge of planning obligation within the S106 deed of planning permission SH920398PF (New bungalow and garage) - to remove the occupancy condition.
Status: Approved | Type: Vary/Discharge Obligation | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-06 - P233052/U - The Sycamores Church Road Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use on the basis that the occupants of The Sycamores have not fulfilled the criteria of the original planning approval for a period longer than 10 years
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-15 - P232106/F - Stables Bowlers Lane Little Birch Hereford HR2 8BB
Proposed erection of one dwelling, garage and associated works.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-05 - P230740/F - Land South of St Mary's Cottage Ruff Lane Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Proposed dwelling and garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-07 - P224301/F - Land north west of St Marys Church Little Birch Hereford HR2 8BB
Proposed erection of one dwelling, garage and associated works
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-22 - P212168/FH - The Sycamores Church Road Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Proposed single storey extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-01 - P212195/F - Land north west of Lower House Farm Ruff Lane Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Proposed two detached self build dwellings with garages and woodland planting (For DOC 3 & 6 see 250246)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-31 - P181276/F - Lower House Farm Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Change of use of land to garden curtilage and proposed re-positioning of log cabin
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-28 - P172688/ENF - Lower House Farm Church Road Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Log cabin to land at rear of Lower House Farm.
Status: Refused | Type: Enforcement Appeal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-07-09 - P170292/F - Lower House Farm Church Road Little Birch Herefordshire HR2 8BB
Log cabin to land at rear of Lower House Farm. Refer to application no172688 for the Enforcement Appeal.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-02-13 - P163716/F - Land adjacent to Prospect Cottage Little Birch Hereford
Proposed cottage and garage using existing access.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-11-18 - P162888/FH - Higgins Well Cottage Little Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BD
Proposed demolition of existing two-storey rear extension and erectionof a replacement two-storey rear extension plus new single storey sideextension and new garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-09-11
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A brief summary of Little Birch in Herefordshire
Little Birch is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Hereford and 7 miles north-west of Ross-on-Wye. The area is notable for its Grade II* listed church, which adds historical significance, as well as Athelstan Wood, a once-ancient woodland that has largely been converted to conifer plantations. This unique blend of heritage and natural landscape may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 207 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Little Birch show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Little Birch a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Birch includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Birch 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.
Planning Activity in Little Birch
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Little Birch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Birch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Birch were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).
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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