How long do planning decisions take near Little Merthyr?

The average planning decision time near Little Merthyr is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Merthyr?

The most common type of planning application near Little Merthyr is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Merthyr?

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Little Merthyr, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Merthyr, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little Merthyr are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 020A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Merthyr.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Merthyr.

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 Merthyr based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

28 planning applications found near Little Merthyr.

P230873/PA4 - Pentre House Whitney on Wye Herefordshire HR3 6JF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to one larger dwellinghouse andfor building operations reasonably necessary for the convers
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-15
P230455/AM - Pentre House Whitney on Wye Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to 223047 (Proposed conversion of existing barnto a dwelling) - design changes to the proposal - fenestration amendments.
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-09
P223047/PA4 - Pentre House Whitney on Wye Herefordshire HR3 6JF
Proposed conversion of existing barn to a dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-11
P202500/PA7 - Brilley Wood Hay-On-Wye Whitney-On-Wye HR3 6JE
Application for prior notification of agricultural development - proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-30
P151393/F - Brilley Wood Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6JE
Proposed menage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-05-25
P143018/FH - Rose Cottage Little Merthyr Brilley, Whitney-on-Wye Hereford HR3 6JD
Proposed increase in roofline by 700mm to eastern aspect of the house to allow for an extenion and alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-10-02
P141793/V - Rose Cottage Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6JD
Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed use or development - Increase in volume of approx 14.5m3, increase the roofline of eastern side of house by 750 mm to enable another bedroom to be buil
Status: Refused | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-07-09
P141939/FH - Knapp Cottage Brilley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6JD
Proposed three bay detached garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-06-26
P130312/FH - The Salt Box Little Merthyr Brilley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6JD
Replacement garage store (in different position).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-02-15
N121069/F - Kennels at Brilley Wood Brilley Herefordshire HR3 6JE
Proposed variation of condition 11 of Planning permission DCNW2009/0093/F (Proposed agricultural storage building and kennels) -to allow the current occupier to keep his hounds at Brilley
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-10
N103076/F - Brilley Wood Brilley, Whitney on Wye Herefordshire HR3 6JE
Proposed variation of condition 7 of DCNW2009/0093/F to allow use of part of building as stables.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-11-24
NW083331/F - Brilley Wood Brilley Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6JE
Proposed agricultural storage building and kennels.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-01-12
DCN082055/S - Brilley Wood Brilley Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6JE
Proposed replacement agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-07-30
DCN081809/F - Brilley Green Farm Brilley Herefordshire HR3 6JB
Proposed garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-07-03
DCN071809/F - Brilley Wood Brilley Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6JE
Proposed renovation improvements and extension of existing cottage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-05-30
DCN071234/F - The Salt Box Brilley Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6JD
Proposed domestic extension
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-04-12
DCN070668/F - Brilley Wood Brilley Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6JE
Proposed renovation, improvements and single and double storey extensions to existing cottage.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-03-07
DCN063741/F - The Salt Box Little Merthyr Brilley, Herefordshire HR3 6JD
Domestic extension and equipment store.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-11-27
DCN053969/F - Land Adjacent To Knapp Farm Whitney-On-Wye Herefordshire HR3 6JD
Proposed monopitch equestrian building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-12-09
DCN053772/F - Montpellier Cottage (Formerly Brilley Whitney-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 6HF
Proposed ancillary building to main house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-11-14

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A brief summary of Little Merthyr in Herefordshire

Little Merthyr is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Little Merthyr show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Merthyr a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Merthyr includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Little Merthyr

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Merthyr. The average decision time was 58 days.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Little Merthyr slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Little Merthyr were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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