Merbach, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Merbach, 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: Powys
• Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
• LSOA: Powys 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Merbach.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Merbach.

1. P140147/AM - The Tump Bredwardine Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6DE
   Non-material amendment to planning permission S121057/FH
   Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-01-22
2. S121057/FH - The Tump Bredwardine Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6DE
   Proposed two storey extension.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-09
3. DS080137/S - Westonhill Wood Bredwardine Hereford HR3 6DD
   Realignment of an existing forestry track
   Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-02-11
4. DS070145/F - Scudamore Cottage Bredwardine Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6DE
   Two storey & single storey extensions, plus a porch.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-01-15
5. DS033987/M - Westonhill Wood Bredwardine Hereford HR3 6DD
   Delve to produce local sandstone.
   Status: Approved | Type: Minerals | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-12-24
6. DS021732/M - Westonhill Wood Bredwardine Hereford HR3 6DD
   To work a delve to produce red sandstone of the following types :- building stone, flagstones, tiling stone.
   Status: Approved | Type: Minerals | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-06-12

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A brief summary of Merbach in Herefordshire

Merbach is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Merbach 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 Merbach a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Merbach includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Merbach 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 Merbach

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Merbach. The average decision time was 277 days.

With an average of 277 days, decisions near Merbach take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 10-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Merbach were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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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.