Merrivale, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Merrivale, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 023G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Merrivale.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

244 planning applications found near Merrivale.

1. P261454/FH - Winrush 18 Merrivale Crescent Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JU
   Single-storey front extension, garage conversion & internal alterations.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
2. P261413/FH - Edgmond 1 Merrivale Lane Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JL
   Single storey side extension and associated works.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-31
3. P261314/V - Atherfield Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JJ
   Loft conversion creating a bedroom with en-suite and store room.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
4. P260464/XA2 - Land at 2 The Gresleys Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 252366
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
5. - Land at 2 The Gresleys Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 252366
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-15
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6. P260159/FH - Nanjizel 15 Merrivale Crescent Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JU
   Double garage with study above.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
7. - Nanjizel 15 Merrivale Crescent Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JU
   Double garage with study above.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
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8. P260008/K - Cantilupe House 15 Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5NN
   T1 an T2 are two mature Tillia sp. standing to the rear of the garden at the property. Carry out a further reduction/pollard at approx 2m below the previous pruned height that was carried out in 202
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
9. - Cantilupe House 15 Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5NN
   T1 an T2 are two mature Tillia sp. standing to the rear of the garden at the property. Carry out a further reduction/pollard at approx 2m below the previous pruned height that was carried out in 2021
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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10. - Land to the side of Holy Lodge Merivale Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
    Tree on right - reduce crown by 2-3m
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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11. P253670/K - Land to the side of Holy Lodge Merivale Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
    Tree on right - reduce crown by 2-3m
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
12. P252564/F - Land at Chase Hotel Gloucester Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5LH
    Proposed residential development of 29 dwellings (including affordablehousing) comprising: conversion of the front section of the historic hotel core to 5 no. apartments; demolition of the modern ext
    Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
13. - Land at Chase Hotel Gloucester Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5LH
    Proposed residential development of 29 dwellings (including affordablehousing) comprising: conversion of the front section of the historic hotel core to 5 no. apartments; demolition of the modern exte
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-08
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14. - Land at 2 The Gresleys Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
    Proposed self/custom build dwelling and associated works
    Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-18
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15. P252366/F - Land at 2 The Gresleys Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
    Proposed self/custom build dwelling and associated works (For DOC 3 see 260464)
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-17
16. - 9 The Gresleys Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 242621 (Proposed alterations and extension to dwelling) - Addition of entrance Porch, amendments to floor plans including removal of ground floor
    Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
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17. P252326/AM - 9 The Gresleys Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
    Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 242621 (Proposed alterations and extension to dwelling) - Addition of entrance Porch, amendments to floor plans including removal
    Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-12
18. - Woodland View 11 Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JJ
    Stem leaning over the path remove. Acer on the right-hand side, growing into the fence remove back to the main trunk.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-29
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19. P251302/K - Woodland View 11 Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JJ
    Stem leaning over the path remove. Acer on the right-hand side, growing into the fence remove back to the main trunk.
    Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-28
20. P242621/FH - 9 The Gresleys Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5JN
    Proposed alterations and extension to dwelling.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-05

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A brief summary of Merrivale in Herefordshire

Merrivale is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Merrivale a particularly low-crime area.

Merrivale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ross-on-Wye. 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 Merrivale includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI, Wilton Bluff, Ross-on-Wye SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 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.

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Planning Activity in Merrivale

In the last 24 months, 293 planning applications were submitted near Merrivale. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Merrivale.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Merrivale were tree works (49), full planning applications (47), discharge of conditions (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 29 medium-scale applications, 105 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

• Approved: 47 applications
• Refused: 2 applications
• Withdrawn: 8 applications
• Awaiting decision: 159 applications

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