Mathon, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mathon, Herefordshire.

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About Mathon

Mathon is a quaint village and civil parish located in eastern Herefordshire, England, nestled to the west of the picturesque Malvern Hills between Malvern and Ledbury. It is surrounded by nearby villages such as Cradley and Colwall, with the Worcestershire county boundary lying just to the east. This serene setting could offer potential insights for those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 316 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £318,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Malvern Hills
• Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
• LSOA: Malvern Hills 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mathon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

36 planning applications found near Mathon.

1. P260470/F - Land at Mathon, north of The Moat Malvern Worcestershire
   Self-build dwelling and associated works
   Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
2. - Land at Mathon, north of The Moat Malvern Worcestershire
   Self-build dwelling and associated works
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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3. P253291/F - Rundlemead Stables Rundlemead Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5PW
   Removal of condition 2 of planning permission 130358 (Construction of equestrian worker's dwelling) - to remove the restrictive occupancy condition.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-13
4. P250351/F - Church Farm Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5PW
   Proposed change of use of an area of agricultural land (paddock) to facilitate the construction of a new timber framed double garage within the ownership of Church Farm.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-13
5. P240777/XA2 - New Dwelling House at Fallow Stump Mathon Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8 & 9 attached to planning permission 222077.
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-20
6. P231456/XA2 - Land at Fallow Stump Mathon Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 6 & 7 attached to planning permission 222077
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-08
7. P222077/F - Land at Fallow Stump Mathon Herefordshire WR13 5NX
   Construction of a single dwellinghouse. For doc 5, 6, & 7 see 231456 (DOC 8 & 9 see 240777)
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-23
8. P212009/V - Elms Barn Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5NX
   Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a replacement conservatory with an oak framed orangery.
   Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-28
9. P201982/F - Cliffe Arms Mathon Herefordshire WR13 5PW
   Proposed conversion of former public house to form two dwellings and erection of one detached dwelling within original garden.
   Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-20
10. P201983/L - Cliffe Arms Mathon Herefordshire WR13 5PW
    Proposed conversion of former public house to form two dwellings and erection of one detached dwelling within original garden
    Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-20
11. P201892/F - Church Farm Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5PW
    Proposed change of use from grass field into residential garden. Erecting summer house, laying decking and patio.
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-08
12. P192688/FH - Elms Barn Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5NX
    Proposed extension
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-07
13. P192024/L - Land at The Cliffe Arms Mathon Herefordshire
    Proposed conversion of former public house to form two dwellings and erection of one detached dwelling within original garden.
    Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-05
14. P192023/F - The Cliffe Arms Mathon Herefordshire
    Proposed conversion of former public house to form two dwellings and erection of one detached dwelling within original garden.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-05
15. P191520/XA2 - Ravenhill Cottage Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5PW
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 3 & 5 attached to Listed Building Consent 090734.
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-25
16. P184469/F - Half Acre Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5NX
    Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 170773 (Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and erection of replacement dwelling) - Change from natural blue slate to Marley antique
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-12-04
17. P183901/AM - Half Acre Mathon Malvern Herefordshire
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission ref 170773 (Demolition of chalet bungalow and erection of replacement dwelling) -Change from slate roof to clay tile roof.
    Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-10-25
18. P182285/XA2 - Land at Church Farm Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5PW
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 180164.
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-19
19. P180164/F - Land at Church Farm Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5PW
    Proposed dwelling with detached garage and log store off the existing track leading to Church Farm. (For DOC 3 see 182285)
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-01-18
20. P173953/XA2 - Halfacre Mathon Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5NX
    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 6 7 & 8 attached to planning permission 170773
    Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-10-17

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A brief summary of Mathon in Herefordshire

Mathon is a quaint village and civil parish located in eastern Herefordshire, England, nestled to the west of the picturesque Malvern Hills between Malvern and Ledbury. It is surrounded by nearby villages such as Cradley and Colwall, with the Worcestershire county boundary lying just to the east. This serene setting could offer potential insights for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 316 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Mathon show an average sale price of £318,715, 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 Mathon a particularly low-crime area.

Mathon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cradley. 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 Mathon includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Malvern Hills. 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 Mathon

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Mathon.

The most common application types near Mathon were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 9% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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