How long do planning decisions take near Much Cowarne?

The average planning decision time near Much Cowarne is 108 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 Cowarne?

The planning approval rate near Much Cowarne is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Much Cowarne?

The most common type of planning application near Much Cowarne is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Much Cowarne?

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Much Cowarne, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Much Cowarne, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Much Cowarne

Population: 433 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,814 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 005E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Much Cowarne.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cowarne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

59 planning applications found near Much Cowarne.

P253167/PA7 - Field north east of Wychend Farm Much Cowarne Herefordshire
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the construction of a winter fill water storage reservoir.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-03
P253029/PA7 - Field north east of Wychend Farm Much Cowarne Herefordshire
Prior approval for construction of a winter fill water storage reservoir.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-19
P251979/O - Land South of Church Lane Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JQ
Outline planning application for up to 9 dwellings and associated works (with all matters reserved save access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-15
- Land South of Church Lane Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JQ
Outline planning application for up to 9 dwellings and associated works (with all matters reserved save access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-08
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P242422/L - Wychend Cottage Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JD
Replacement of rotten timber single glazed windows with timber double glazed slimline flush fitting casement frames.(For DOC 3 see 260358)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-25
- Land adjacent to The Old Council Houses Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JH
PENDING S106 AGREEMENT - Proposed variation of condition 1 of permission 193467 (Reserved matters application following outline permission 163171 for the erection of 2 dwellings with garages and newac
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-04
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P251118/RM - Land adjacent to The Old Council Houses Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JH
PENDING S106 AGREEMENT - Proposed variation of condition 1 of permission 193467 (Reserved matters application following outline permission 163171 for the erection of 2 dwellings with garag
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-03
P240864/L - Wychend Cottage Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JD
Proposed replacement of rotten timber single glazed windows with timber double glazed, to include all windows and one set of French doors.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-25
P240325/PA7 - Black Wychend Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JG
Prior Notification for proposed agricultural storage barn
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-02
P232386/L - Wychend Cottage Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JD
Proposed replacement of existing single pane casement windows with like for like UPVC double glazed windows.
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-15
P232914/AM - Plot 2, School House Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JQ
Non-material amendment for permission 193569 (Application for approvalof reserved matters following outline approval (162906 - Proposed sitefor 3 dwellings with existing accesses) - to change the orie
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-05
P223254/AM - School House Moorend Wychend Road Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4JQ
Proposed non-material amendment to Planning application 193569/RM (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (162906 - Proposed site for 3 dwellings with existi
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-28
- Barn at Red Wychend Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JD
PENDING S106 AGREEMENT Proposed conversion and single storey extensionof redundant rural building to a single dwellinghouse. Proposed carport.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-30
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P222165/F - Barn at Red Wychend Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JD
PENDING S106 AGREEMENT Proposed conversion and single storey extensionof redundant rural building to a single dwellinghouse. Proposed carport.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-29
P221656/F - Black Wychend Moorend Wychend Road Much Cowarne Herefordshire
Proposed 1 no. dwelling with access and landscaping.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-28
P220284/RM - School House Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JQ
Application for variation of a condition 1 following Reserved Matters application 193569 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 162906 - Proposed site fo
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-27
P213928/F - Barn at Red Wychend Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JD
Conversion and extension of redundant rural building to a single dwelling house.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-01
P214177/FH - Bramley Orchard Mill Lane Much Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RD
Proposed single storey detached shed.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-24
P213736/F - Land at Black Wychend Farm Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JG
Proposed 1 no. dwelling with access and landscaping.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-05
P212448/F - Red Wychend C1133 From The Old Forge To Panks Bridge Much Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4JD
Conversion of barn to single dwelling house. (Amendments to internal layout to previous permission P131135/L and P131134/F). (Part Retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-17

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A brief summary of Much Cowarne in Herefordshire

Much Cowarne is a village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, situated just off the A417. It lies approximately 16 miles from Hereford and 10 miles from the post town of Bromyard, making it a strategically located area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 433 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Much Cowarne show an average sale price of £314,814, 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 Cowarne a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Much Cowarne includes 2 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 Much Cowarne

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Much Cowarne. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 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 Cowarne.

With an average of 108 days, decisions near Much Cowarne take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Much Cowarne were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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