Lower Hergest, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Hergest, Herefordshire.

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About Lower Hergest

Lower Hergest is a quaint hamlet located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its rural charm, it offers a unique environment for potential development and planning applications within the scenic West Midlands region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £286,109 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Powys
• Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
• LSOA: Powys 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Hergest.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Hergest based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Lower Hergest.

1. P222242/F - Upper House Farm Lower Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EN
   Proposed agricultural building to cover sheep handling unit.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-07-05
2. P183971/FH - Lowerway Farm Lower Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EN
   Proposed two storey side extension to provide self contained annex forrelative at ground floor and new bedroom and bathroom at first floor.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-10-29
3. P180981/XA2 - Bovine Cottage Lower Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EN
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 163208
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-03-14
4. P170311/XA2 - Bovine Cottage Lower Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EN
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 163208
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-02-08
5. P163208/FH - Bovine Cottage Lower Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EN
   Proposed single storey extension, new porch and the conversion of existing barn/workshop into a florist studio with office (for DOC 3 see 170311) (For DOC 4 see 180981)
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-10-11

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A brief summary of Lower Hergest in Herefordshire

Lower Hergest is a quaint hamlet located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its rural charm, it offers a unique environment for potential development and planning applications within the scenic West Midlands region.

Property prices in Lower Hergest show an average sale price of £286,109, 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 Hergest a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Hergest includes 11 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, Lower Hergest 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.

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