Much Birch, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Much Birch, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Much Birch
Much Birch is a civil parish and village located in Herefordshire, England, nestled between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 911 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area.
Population: 901 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
Website: http://www.muchbirchparish.org.uk/
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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 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Much Birch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Much Birch.
- 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 Much Birch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Much Birch.
- P260081/F - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 214165 (Proposed single-storey dwelling located within the Walled garden. New vehicular opening to be formed within the existing wall) - t
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-28 - P260082/L - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application to vary condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 214166 (Proposed single-storey dwelling located within the Walled garden. Newvehicular opening to be formed within the existing wall) - t
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-28 - - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application to vary condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 214166 (Proposed single-storey dwelling located within the Walled garden. Newvehicular opening to be formed within the existing wall) - to ma
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 214165 (Proposed single-storey dwelling located within the Walled garden. New vehicular opening to be formed within the existing wall) - to make changes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - P252053/U - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the demolition of an outbuilding as described in planning permission 214165 to implement a technical start
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-14 - - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 214165
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - P251361/XA2 - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 214165
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-05 - P243072/XA2 - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 attached to Listed Building Consent P214166/L
Status: Withdrawn | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-29 - - Walled Garden Adjacent Stable Cottage Much Birch Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 attached to Listed Building Consent P214166/L
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - The Old School Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HJ
Proposed two storey extension to existing side wing. New front porch and boot room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - P243057/FH - The Old School Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HJ
Proposed two storey extension to existing side wing. New front porch and boot room.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28 - P240148/F - The Pilgrim Hotel Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HJ
Proposed replacement of existing rear conservatory and terrace with a larger single storey extension and terrace.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-22 - P232741/L - Ash Farmhouse Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Proposed timber panels between the gates and Cart Shed/corner of the Threshing Barn.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-12 - P232637/AM - Ashe Farm Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Proposed non material amendment to planning permission 223112 (Proposed works to include: Rear boundary wall. Lifting of rear yard and replacement with landscaping, horticultural plots, pavin
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-05 - P231589/XA2 - Ashe Farm Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 223111
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-21 - - Ashe Farm Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 attached to planning permission 223111
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-20
View full details - P230950/XA2 - Ashe Farm Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (part) & 5 attached to planning permission 223111
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-21 - P223717/F - Ashe Farm Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HR
Change of use of part of agricultural building from class B8 storage and distribution plus outside area to Class E (all for the use by an agricultural machinery dealer, selling new and used machiner
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-18 - P223112/FH - Ashe Farmhouse Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Proposed works to include: Rear boundary wall. Lifting of rear yard and replacement with landscaping, horticultural plots, paving and permeable vehicle access to Cart Shed and extant septic tank
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-14 - P223111/L - Ashe Farmhouse Tump Lane Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HP
Proposed works to include: Rear boundary wall. Lifting of rear yard and replacement with landscaping, horticultural plots, paving and permeable vehicle access to Cart Shed and extant septic tank
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-14
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A brief summary of Much Birch in Herefordshire
Much Birch is a civil parish and village located in Herefordshire, England, nestled between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 911 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 901 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Much Birch 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 Much Birch a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Much Birch includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley. 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, Much Birch planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.muchbirchparish.org.uk/. 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 Much Birch
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Much Birch. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Much Birch.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Much Birch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Much Birch were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 13% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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