How long do planning decisions take near Middleton?

The average planning decision time near Middleton is 19 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 Middleton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Middleton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Middleton?

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Middleton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middleton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Middleton

Little Hereford is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, which encompasses the hamlet of Middleton. As of the 2011 census, the civil parish had a population of 394, making it a small but tight-knit community ideal for those researching local planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 039D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Middleton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Middleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

23 planning applications found near Middleton.

P260983/V - Brook House Farm Middleton Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed track for separate access to field.
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
P242018/XA2 - Annexe At Temple Grove, Temple Grove Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 223069
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-06
P223069/F - Annexe At Temple Grove Temple Grove Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Change of use of an existing annex to create a single dwellinghouse. (For DOC 3 & 4 see 242018)
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-09
P220543/F - Willow Farm Bungalow Dirty Middleton Middleton Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Erection of a building to house the sites mains electric supply, and the installation of a containerised backup diesel generator only to beused during mains power failure, and installation of a diese
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-17
P213429/PA7 - Upper House Farm Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Application for prior notification for proposed agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-07
P212991/XA2 - Willow Farm Bungalow Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 5 6 & 7attached to planning permission 210449
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-29
P210449/F - Willow Farm Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Redevelopment of existing poultry unit including demolition of four existing poultry sheds and erection of two replacement poultry sheds, refurbishment and extension of two existing poultry sheds,
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-04
P161928/L - Upper House Farm Middleton Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Retrospective internal alterations including the removal and relocation of staircase, new en-suite bathroom facilities, creating new cloakroom doorway, removal of redundant chimney breast,
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-07-19
P151884/FH - Middleton Barn Little Hereford Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Proposed alterations to existing conservatory.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-06-24
P141234/F - Land at Bleathwood Middleton Little Hereford Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Proposed erection of one detached dwelling with detached double garage.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-05-26
N120596/FH - The Old Cider Mill Bleathwood Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4LQ
Two storey domestic rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-02-23
N120195/L - Upper House Farm Middleton Little Hereford Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4LQ
Refurbishment, alteration and part replacement of existing windows.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-02-09
N102943/FH - Plot at Temple Grove Bleathwood, Little Hereford Tenbury Wells SY8 4LQ
Proposed detached ancillary domestic accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-11-11
N101637/AM - Greystead Little Hereford Shropshire SY8 4LQ
Minor amendment to planning application DMNC/100100/FH - alterations to wall and opening dimensions, amendment to window and patio door frames.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-06-30
N101369/L - Upper House Farm Middleton Little Hereford Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-06-02
N101368/FH - Upper House Farm Middleton Little Hereford Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-06-02
NC100433/F - Middleton Farm Middleton Lane Little Hereford Herefordshire SY8 4LQ
Retrospective permission for retention of extended driveway and vehicle turning area, and resurfacing of extended driveway.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-03-03
NC100100/FH - Greystead Middleton Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4LQ
Removal of outbuilding, and addition to cottage, the addition of two storey extension rear of property comprising new rear entrance WC,kitchen and two bedrooms, replacement of dormer windows w
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-01-17
DCN090343/L - Upper House Farm Middleton Little Hereford, Ludlow, Heref SY8 4LQ
Proposed demolition of conservatory and erection of summerhouse.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-31
NC090342/F - Upper House Farm Middleton Little Hereford, Ludlow, Heref SY8 4LQ
Proposed demolition of conservatory and erection of summerhouse.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-03-31

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A brief summary of Middleton in Herefordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Middleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Teme SSSI; 3 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 Middleton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Middleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.

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

The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Middleton were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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