Lower Bearwood, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Bearwood, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Lower Bearwood
Lower Bearwood is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Pembridge in Herefordshire, England. Situated in the Arrow valley, it lies on the A44 road, approximately 6 miles east of Kington and 7 miles west of Leominster. The parish, which had a population of 1,056 according to the 2011 Census, encompasses several other hamlets, including Bearwood, Lower Broxwood, Marston, Moorcot, and Weston, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,646 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Bearwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Bearwood.
- 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 Lower Bearwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lower Bearwood.
- - Townsend Farm East Street Pembridge Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9HB
Application for prior notification proposed agricultural general storage building adjacent to the existing farm buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - P230039/PA7 - Townsend Farm East Street Pembridge Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9HB
Application for prior notification for an agricultural building to cover an existing handling pen/yard.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-09 - P212433/F - Oak Grove Hardwick Pembridge Herefordshire HR6 9HE
Proposed steel portal framed agricultural building for general agricultural storage, machinery and sheep housing.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-09 - P211892/PA7 - Oak Grove Pembridge Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9HE
Prior approval for proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-09 - P211161/F - Lower Bearwood Farm Bearwood Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9ED
Application for variation of conditions 3 & 4 following grant of planning permission DCNW2005/0800/F (Change of use from farm building to storage of industrial tools and equipment). Cond
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-19 - P211160/F - Lower Bearwood Farm Bearwood Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9ED
Application for variation of condition 3 & 4 following grant of planning permission DCNW2005/2784/F (Change of use from agricultural to storage of documents). Condition 3 - Correct
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-19 - P210158/XA2 - Lower Bearwood Farm Bearwood Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9ED
Request for screening under Section 77 of the conservation of habitatsand species regulations 2017 Prior approval for proposed change of useof agricultural buildings to flexible commercial use (202782
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-18
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A brief summary of Lower Bearwood in Herefordshire
Lower Bearwood is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Pembridge in Herefordshire, England. Situated in the Arrow valley, it lies on the A44 road, approximately 6 miles east of Kington and 7 miles west of Leominster. The parish, which had a population of 1,056 according to the 2011 Census, encompasses several other hamlets, including Bearwood, Lower Broxwood, Marston, Moorcot, and Weston, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Lower Bearwood show an average sale price of £314,646, 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 Lower Bearwood a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Bearwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pembridge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Bearwood 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 Lower Bearwood
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bearwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Bearwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Bearwood were tree works (7), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.