How long do planning decisions take near Moccas?

The average planning decision time near Moccas is 337 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Moccas?

The most common type of planning application near Moccas is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Moccas?

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Moccas, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moccas, Herefordshire.

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About Moccas

Moccas is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, situated 14 miles west of Hereford. With a population of just 105 as recorded in the 2011 census, this small community offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

Population: 107 (2021)

District: 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: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moccas.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Moccas based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

38 planning applications found near Moccas.

P232063/FH - Court Meadow Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LQ
Proposed garden shed.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-03
P221968/FH - New House Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LA
Conversion and alterations to an existing Dutch barn to create an enclosed swimming pool with ancillary facilities.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-21
P221969/L - New House Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LA
Conversion and alterations to an existing Dutch barn to create an enclosed swimming pool with ancillary facilities.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-21
P213745/O - Land Adjoining Greystoke Moccas Herefordshire HR2 9LQ
The erection of a two-bedroomed, single-storey dwellinghouse.
Status: Approved | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-05
P201770/PA7 - The Old Rectory Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LA
Prior approval for agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-06-04
P200867/EN - Land near Moccas Court Moccas Herefordshire
Proposed overhead electricity line upgrade to 3 phase - Moccas Court.
Status: Undecided | Type: Electricity Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-10
P191410/FH - Tenacity Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LQ
Proposed single storey extensions to east and west elevations, together with porch to front elevation
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-15
P182498/XA2 - New House Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LA
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3a; 3b; 4 &5 attachedto planning permission 180340
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-07-19
P182367/XA2 - Land at Vine Cottage Moccas Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5, 6, 9, 12 & 13 attached to planning permission 173250
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-25
P181500/RM - Land at Vine Cottage Moccas Hereford
Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, scale, layout and landscaping) following outline approval 173250 (Erection ofa single two-storey, 4-bedroom dwelling on garden land at Vi
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-04-22
P180341/L - Newhouse Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LA
To remove an existing single storey extension and replace with a garden room to the rear gable of the main house: To reclad and insulate the external walls of the barn and to introduce add
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-01-29
P180340/FH - Newhouse Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LA
To remove an existing single storey extension and replace with a garden room to the rear gable of the main house: To reclad and insulate the external walls of the barn and to introduce add
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-01-29
P174470/FH - The Standards Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LE
Proposed demolition of old outbuilding and erection of new timber framed garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-11-28
P173250/O - Land at Vine Cottage Moccas Herefordshire
Erection of a single two-storey, 4-bedroom dwelling on garden land at Vine Cottage.
Status: Approved | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-09-12
P170907/F - Land at Vine Cottage Moccas Herefordshire HR2 9LQ
Erection of a new 2-storey dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-03-15
P163483/L - The Smithy Cottage Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LB
Proposed alteration of two ground floor windows to the east facing side of the property. Retain the existing hardwood timber frames to accommodate traditional metal frames and leaded lights.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-11-08
P152844/L - The Smithy Cottage Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LB
Replacement of windows including making the window opening smaller to the rear. Replacement of the roof covering to the single storey element attached to the rear elevation.Removal of an interna
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-11-04
P151433/FH - The Standards Farm Moccas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9LE
Proposed two storey extension to rear. Proposed demolition of existing infill structure and rebuilding forming additional living accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-05-19
S120354/F - Moccas Village Hall Moccas Herefordshire HR2 9LQ
Proposed installation of solar panels on village hall roof.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-02-17
S120154/L - New House Farm Moccas Herefordshire HR2 9LA
Alterations & improvements to include, GSHP sourced heating to ground & first floors, alterations to ground, first floor and attic floor plans, relocation of oak screen, replacement windows, new in
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-01-27

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A brief summary of Moccas in Herefordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Moccas includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Monnington Scar SSSI, River Wye SSSI, Moccas Park SSSI; 8 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.

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Planning Activity in Moccas

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Moccas. The average decision time was 337 days.

With an average of 337 days, decisions near Moccas take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 12-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Moccas were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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