How long do planning decisions take near Michaelchurch Escley?

The average planning decision time near Michaelchurch Escley is 62 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 Michaelchurch Escley?

The planning approval rate near Michaelchurch Escley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Michaelchurch Escley?

The most common type of planning application near Michaelchurch Escley is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Michaelchurch Escley?

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Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Michaelchurch Escley

Michaelchurch Escley is a quaint village and civil parish located 13 miles west of Hereford in Herefordshire, England, with a population of 198 as of the 2011 census. It borders several other parishes, including Craswall, Cusop, and Dorstone, and is part of the Vowchurch and District Group Parish Council, which also serves Newton, St. Margarets, Turnastone, and Vowchurch. For those researching planning applications in the area, this village offers a unique rural setting within a collaborative local governance structure.

Population: 183 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Michaelchurch Escley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Michaelchurch Escley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Michaelchurch Escley.

P242968/F - St Michaels Church Michaelchurch Escley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0JW
Proposed to repair the top 2 feet of retaining wall surrounding stone steps leading to a disused cellar and installing a lockable metal gatehorizontally over the entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-22
- Quarry Cottage Michaelchurch Escley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0JW
Proposed front porch to north west elevation, two 'cat slide' dormer windows to north west elevation to match existing, conservation roof lights to north west elevation single storey roof. Increase si
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-13
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P242380/FH - Quarry Cottage Michaelchurch Escley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0JW
Proposed front porch to north west elevation, two 'cat slide' dormer windows to north west elevation to match existing, conservation roof lights to north west elevation single storey roof. Increase
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-12
P211138/U - Gables Cottage Michaelchurch Escley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0JS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of The Gables Cottage, Michaelchurch Escley as an independent dwelling house on a continuous basis since 1995 separate from The Gables.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-18
S122398/F - Michaelchurch Escley Weir, River Escley North of The Corn Mill Michaelchurch Escley Herefordshire
Proposed construction of a 'pre-barrage' immediately downstream of the weir.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-07-21
S120132/FH - The Corn Mill Michaelchurch Escley Hereford HR2 0JS
Single storey extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-01-27
S102673/L - The Forge & Jasmine Cottages Michaelchurch Escley Herefordshire HR2 0JW
Various external and internal works to include two new rooflights.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-10-11
DS090699/S - Bridge Farm Michaelchurch Eskley Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0JW
New Agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-23
DS073495/F - The Sports Pavilion Michaelchurch Escley Herefordshire HR2 0JS
To turn a disused bowling green into an all-weather multi use games area with fencing.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-10-30

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A brief summary of Michaelchurch Escley in Herefordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Michaelchurch Escley includes 11 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 Michaelchurch Escley

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Michaelchurch Escley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Michaelchurch Escley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Michaelchurch Escley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Michaelchurch Escley were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 11% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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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