How long do planning decisions take near Madley?

The average planning decision time near Madley is 36 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 Madley?

The planning approval rate near Madley is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Madley?

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

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Madley, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Madley, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Madley

Madley is a village and civil parish situated in Herefordshire, approximately six miles west of Hereford. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of around 1,200 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications in the area.

Population: 1,193 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 016D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Madley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Madley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

41 planning applications found near Madley.

P253170/V - 36 Faraday Gardens Madley Hereford HR2 9FQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed use as a residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 young people and2 care staff.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-03
- 36 Faraday Gardens Madley Hereford HR2 9FQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed use as a residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 young people and2 care staff.
Status: Permitted | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-03
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P252097/F - Showell Villa Castle Farm Road Madley Herefordshire HR2 9NU
Proposal to replace a dwelling house with a self-build dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-22
P251910/F - Blenheim Farm Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LU
Proposed erection of three 1-bed holiday chalets, plant room and storage building, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-03
P251021/O - Rose Bank Madley Herefordshire HR2 9LU
Proposal for a high quality, small but exclusive holiday lodge park for 12 lodges, one of which will be both the reception, manager'soffice and accommodation for management, operation and upkee
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-22
- Madley Primary School Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9PH
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission 194122 (Proposed variation of a condition 1 of planning permission 150479 (Variation of Condition 5 of Planning Permission SW100736/CD, to cont
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
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P250684/CD4 - Madley Primary School Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9PH
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission 194122 (Proposed variation of a condition 1 of planning permission 150479 (Variation of Condition 5 of Planning Permission SW100736/CD
Status: Approved | Type: Council Development Reg 4 | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
P241507/AM - Harp Meadow Madley Herefordshire HR2 9NR
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 222963 (Proposed detached dwelling and new access) - Minor changes to the alignment of the side walls to remove recess; Proposed eleva
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-12
P233667/FH - Kerwin Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LU
Existing brick built garage/workshop demolished due to dangerous condition and replaced by new timber framed 'his & her' hobby sheds. New timber framed conservatory (part retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-09
P233596/F - 1 Lion Close Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9QB
Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-05
P233337/FH - 1 Seabourne Gardens Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9SQ
Proposed garage conversion to provide accessible accommodation, roof to be raised to allow ceiling hoisting.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-14
- 1 Seabourne Gardens Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9SQ
Proposed garage conversion to provide accessible accommodation, roof to be raised to allow ceiling hoisting.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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P232523/AM - Land west of The Yard Brampton Road Madley Hereford Herefordshire
Proposed non material amendment to planning permission ref.230721 (Proposed development of three dwellings with garages)- Increase the size of the garage first floor window and provide two additi
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-20
P230601/F - Buildings at Whitehall Place Madley Herefordshire HR2 9LS
Proposed conversion and change of use from commercial to C3 sheltered housing. Conversion of barn to form 1 bedroom dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-28
P230721/RM - Land west of The Yard Brampton Road Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LU
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission 211074 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 193995 (Proposed development of three dwellings wit
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-03
P223152/F - Whitehall Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LS
Proposed separation of existing shop, takeaway and house to provide separate dwelling, shop with flat and takeaway.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-01
P223379/FH - 20 Archenfield Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9NS
Single storey rear extension to dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-05
P223068/FH - Church View Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LS
Demolish existing single storey rear extension and replace with new two storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-12
P222963/F - Harp Meadow Madley Herefordshire HR2 9NR
Proposed detached dwelling and new access
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-01
P222419/FH - Cresswell Lodge Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LS
Re-siting and reduction of size of approved garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-09

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A brief summary of Madley in Herefordshire

Property prices in Madley show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Madley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Madley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Madley

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Madley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Madley.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Madley were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).

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

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were 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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