How long do planning decisions take near Lower Todding?

The average planning decision time near Lower Todding is 38 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 Todding?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Lower Todding is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Todding?

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Lower Todding, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Todding, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Lower Todding

Lower Todding is a quaint hamlet located in Herefordshire, England. This charming community offers a rural setting that may appeal to those interested in planning applications in the area, providing opportunities for residential and agricultural developments amidst the picturesque countryside.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £456,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 037D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Todding based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

22 planning applications found near Lower Todding.

P261022/FH - The Buttery, Stormer Hall Barns Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Retrospective application for single storey extension at the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-05
P251730/V - The Buttery, Stormer Hall Barns Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single-storey extension
Status: Refused | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-11
P233641/F - Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Proposed double portal frame agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-13
P232124/XA2 - Land at Stormer Hall Farm B4385 Shropshire Boundary Near Marlow To Leintwardine Road Via Marlow Leintwardine
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 attached to planning permission 183791.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-09
P230699/F - Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Proposed double portal frame agricultural building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-06
P223482/F - Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Application for variation of a condition 2 of 183791 (Conversion of traditional farm buildings into 5 dwellings) - to allow adjusted positions of 4 roof lights.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-08
P223143/PA7 - Stormer Cottage Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Application for prior notification of agricultural development - proposed fodder store.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-19
P223094/XA2 - Land at Stormer Hall Farm B4385 Shropshire Boundary Near Marlow To Leintwardine Road Via Marlow Leintwardine
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 attached to planning permission 183791 (part discharge - applicable to Barns 2,2A, 3, 4 & 5 only).
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-13
P221832/XA2 - Land at Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 220667.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-07
P221415/F - Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Variation of Condition 2 ref 183791 (Conversion of traditional farm buildings into 5 residential open market dwellings). Proposed erectionof garage with workroom above.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-15
P221442/F - Stormer Hall Farm B4385 Shropshire Boundary Near Marlow To Leintwardine Road Via Marlow Leintwardine SY7 0JR
Variation of condition 2 following permission P183791 (Conversion of traditional farm buildings into 5 residential open market dwellings) to allow garages for external storage.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-02
P220667/F - Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Subdivision of existing barn conversion into 2no separate dwellings (For DOC 3 & 4 see 221832).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-07
P214149/F - Land at Stormer Hall Farm B4385 Shropshire Boundary Near Marlow To Leintwardine Road Via Marlow Leintwardine
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 183791 (Conversion of traditional farm buildings into 5 residential open market dwellings) - changes to approved scheme.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-10
P213695/F - Barn 1 Stormer Hall Farm Barns Leintwardine SY7 0JR
Variation of Condition 2 ref 183791 (Conversion of traditional farm buildings into 5 residential open market dwellings) Erection of a double storey three bay traditional oak framed cart bay gara
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-14
P213029/XA2 - Land at Stormer Hall Farm B4385 Shropshire Boundary Near Marlow To Leintwardine Road Via Marlow Leintwardine
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 10 and 12attached to planning permission 183791
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-02
P211151/F - Land at B4385 junction (A4113) to Montgomery Road, top of Hightree Stormer Bank (East side) Leintwardine Herefordshire
Propose to form an opening in a hedgerow and erect a gateway field entrance and stoned access.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-02
P212466/XA2 - Land at Stormer Hall Farm B4385 Shropshire Boundary Near Marlow To Leintwardine Road Via Marlow Leintwardine
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 7 10 12 16 and 17attached to planning permission 183791.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-21
P203664/PA7 - Stormer Hall Farm Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed extension.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-29
P202726/PA7 - Stormer Cottage Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Prior notification for extensions over existing agricultural buildings, lean-to cover over existing yard and roof over concrete yard.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-19
P202452/PA7 - Stormer Cottage Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0JR
Application for prior notification of agricultural development of proposed building extension, roof over yard, fodder and machinery store, manure store and lean-to cover.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-27

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A brief summary of Lower Todding in Herefordshire

Property prices in Lower Todding show an average sale price of £456,080, 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 Todding a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Todding has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leintwardine. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Todding includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Church Hill Quarry SSSI, Mocktree Quarries SSSI, River Teme SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Clun. 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 Todding

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lower Todding. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

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

The average decision time of 38 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 Todding were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 7% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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