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Planning in Lower Town

Approved
92%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Town in the last 24 months, from Herefordshire Council's planning register.

Decided by Herefordshire CouncilCouncil page

Around Lower Town

Postcode districts

HR8 241 applications in the last 12 monthsHR1 414 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Herefordshire Council

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About Lower Town

Lower Town, located in the Rideau-Vanier Ward of central Ottawa, is the city’s oldest neighbourhood, with development dating back to 1826. This area features a mix of residential properties in the north and east, while the bustling Byward Market area in the south-west offers commercial opportunities. For those researching planning applications, Lower Town presents a blend of historic charm and urban development potential.

Property prices in Lower Town show an average sale price of £356,212, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lower Town has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Town 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Lower Town. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Town?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Lower Town. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Town?
The average planning decision time near Lower Town is 113 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 Town?
The planning approval rate near Lower Town is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Town?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.