Marden, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marden, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marden are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Marden
Marden is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its rural charm, the area presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments, making it an interesting location for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,431 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marden.
- 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 Marden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Marden.
- - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to planning permission 201008 (Proposed Reserved Matters application following outline approval 150989 (Proposed residential development of up to 90 dwellings, with provision of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - P261967/AM - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to planning permission 201008 (Proposed Reserved Matters application following outline approval 150989 (Proposed residential development of up to 90 dwellings, wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-05 - P261169/XA2 - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8, 12 & 17 of planning permission 150989
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-20 - P252481/F - Land behind The Farm Marden Herefordshire HR1 3EW
Proposed erection of 9 dwellings and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-20 - - Highwood Croft Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3EW
Ancillary annex above the existing garage to provide garage, workshop and storage at ground floor level and ancillary bedroom accommodation at first floor level. PV panels to be mounted on dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - P260740/FH - Highwood Croft Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3EW
Ancillary annex above the existing garage to provide garage, workshop and storage at ground floor level and ancillary bedroom accommodation at first floor level. PV panels to be mounted on dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-11 - P260084/F - Land adjacent New House Farm Marden Hereford HR1 3EW
Temporary vehicle and pedestrian entrance for a period of three years whilst adjacent residential development and access road is completed.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-13 - - Land adjacent New House Farm Marden Hereford HR1 3EW
Temporary vehicle and pedestrian entrance for a period of three years whilst adjacent residential development and access road is completed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - P253165/FH - Parkstone Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3DW
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 242635 (Proposed alterations and extensions to existing dwelling, including photovoltaic panels) - variation to the proposed scheme.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-03 - P252553/XA2 - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 190182
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-21 - P251091/F - Land adjacent to New House Farm and Marden Primary School Marden Herefordshire HR1 3EW
Retention of construction site access for 3 year duration whilst adjacent residential development is completed.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-28 - P252346/XA2 - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission 201008
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-14 - P252175/FH - Dovedale 12 Little Paradise Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3DR
Proposed single-storey front and side extensions.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-31 - P251728/FH - 15 Little Paradise Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3DR
Proposed additional storey above existing kitchen and garage to form anew master and secondary bedroom.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-26 - P251820/F - Marden Primary School Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3EW
Provision of mobile classroom for use by Marden Pre-School.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-22 - P251688/AM - Plots 6, 7 & 8, Land adjacent to Rose Villa Marden Hereford
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 182466 (Proposed erection of 3 dwellings with garages) - relocation of garageserving plot 8 to avoid conflict with drainage apparatus.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-05 - - 10 Orchard Green Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3ED
Proposed side extension and internal reconfiguration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - P251355/FH - 10 Orchard Green Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3ED
Proposed side extension and internal reconfiguration
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-05 - P250817/XA2 - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2, 3 & 7 attached to planning permission 190182.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-11 - P250816/XA2 - Land adjacent to New House Farm Marden Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8, 9, 10 & 12 attached to outline permission 150989.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-11
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A brief summary of Marden in Herefordshire
Marden is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its rural charm, the area presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments, making it an interesting location for those exploring planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Marden show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Marden a particularly low-crime area.
Marden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton St Nicholas. 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 Marden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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, Marden 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.
Planning Activity in Marden
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Marden. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Marden.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Marden were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 19% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.