How long do planning decisions take near Lower Buckenhill?

The average planning decision time near Lower Buckenhill is 39 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 Lower Buckenhill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Buckenhill?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Buckenhill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Buckenhill?

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Lower Buckenhill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Buckenhill, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Buckenhill.

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 Buckenhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lower Buckenhill.

P201060/F - Lower Buckenhill Farm Fownhope Hereford HR1 4PX
Proposed demolition of existing corrugated structures, change of use and conversion of three barns to form two dwellings, erection of two garage/store buildings, creation of new vehicular accesses a
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-30
P201061/L - Lower Buckenhill Farm Fownhope Hereford HR1 4PX
Proposed demolition of existing corrugated structures, change of use and conversion of three barns to form two dwellings, erection of two garage/store buildings, creation of new vehicular accesses a
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-30
P132676/F - The Long Barn, Upper Buckenhill Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4PU
Construction of a garden shed/log store.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-09-26
DS081512/F - The Long Barn Upper Buckenhill Fownhope, Hereford, Herefordsh HR1 4PU
Proposed office above approved garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-06-08
DS071661/F - The Long Barn Upper Buckenhill Fownhope, Hereford, Herefordsh HR1 4PU
Proposed garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-06-10
DS041891/F - Warringah's Valley View Fownhope Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 4PU
Detached timber building for use as a workshop & kennels for hobby use
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-03-29
DS031482/L - Upper Buckenhill Fownhope Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 4PU
Conversion of 2 redundant barns into dwellings with separate garages
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-05-14
DS031481/F - Upper Buckenhill Fownhope Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 4PU
Conversion of 2 redundant barns into two dwellings with separate garages.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-05-14

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A brief summary of Lower Buckenhill in Herefordshire

Lower Buckenhill is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Buckenhill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Buckenhill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Birch Wood SSSI, Lea & Pagets Woods SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley. 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 Lower Buckenhill

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Lower Buckenhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

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

The average decision time of 39 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 Buckenhill were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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