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11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Much Birch · updated daily · Herefordshire Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in Much Birch

Approved
95%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Much Birch in the last 24 months, from Herefordshire Council's planning register.

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Around Much Birch

Postcode districts

HR2 352 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Herefordshire Council

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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. 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 £320,706, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Much Birch a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Much Birch has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Much Birch planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.muchbirchparish.org.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Much Birch, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Much Birch. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Much Birch?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Much Birch. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Much Birch?
The average planning decision time near Much Birch is 50 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 Much Birch?
The planning approval rate near Much Birch is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
How can I track planning applications near Much Birch?
You can search and track planning applications near Much Birch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.