Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Much Dewchurch are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Much Dewchurch
Much Dewchurch is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 6 miles south of Hereford. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Kivernoll and a portion of the village of Wormelow, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and local developments.
Population: 681 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Much Dewchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Much Dewchurch.
- 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 Dewchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Much Dewchurch.
- - Land to the north of the B4348 Much Dewchurch Herefordshire HR2 8DQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12 & 13 of planning permission 221604
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - P261575/XA2 - Land to the north of the B4348 Much Dewchurch Herefordshire HR2 8DQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12 & 13 of planning permission 221604
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - P253213/XA2 - Land to the north of the B4348 Much Dewchurch village Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 15 and 17 attached to planning permission 221604
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-06 - P252122/J - 2 Oakview Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8FJ
English Oak Tree (T1) on site plan. Prune lower branches to maintain balance and shape of the tree, and and remove overhanging branches, inorder to reduce any health and safety risks it may pose to
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-21 - - 5 Oakview Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8FJ
Proposed works to T10 - English Oak - Remove 2 x low hanging limbs growing towards house and remove 2-3 metres from crown. T11 - Wild Cherry - reduce 2-3 metres from crown and deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - P242235/J - 5 Oakview Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8FJ
Proposed works to T10 - English Oak - Remove 2 x low hanging limbs growing towards house and remove 2-3 metres from crown. T11 - Wild Cherry - reduce 2-3 metres from crown and deadwood.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-29 - P232177/XA2 - Ty Berllan 1 The Pippins Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 attached to planning permission 221420.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-12 - P231675/J - 2 Oakview Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8FJ
Proposed works to Crack Willow T2, section of the tree has split out and the balance of the tree is compromised. Crack Willow T3 is dead and decaying and the overhang is causing a major concern.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-29 - P231574/AM - Ty Berllan 1 The Pippins Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 221420 (Proposed double garage with access, new car port and conversion of existing garage) - to correct the drawing references
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-17 - P223659/FH - Ty Berllan 1 The Pippins Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL
Construction of new double garage with access, new car port and conversion of existing garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-16 - P223466/XA2 - 4 Copper Beeches Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 5 6 & 11 attached to planning permission 200702
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-12 - P222977/XA2 - Steiner Academy Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 221554/F.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-04 - P221536/XA2 - Land to the rear of 4 Copper Beeches Close Much Dewchurch Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 attached to Planning permission 162246.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-23 - P221242/RM - 4 Copper Beeches Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DX
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 162246/O (Outline application for the erection of four dwelling houses with all matters except layout/siting and ac
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-22 - P221604/F - Land to the North of the B4348 Much Dewchurch Herefordshire HR2 8DQ
Proposed erection of a detached dwellinghouse. (For DOC see 253213)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-19 - P221535/AM - 4 Copper Beeches Close Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DX
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 200702 (Proposal for two more houses. House 5 and House 6 following P193635/RM) to change brick bay to render
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-15 - P221554/F - Steiner Academy Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL
Proposed extensions to each end (east & west) to existing single- storey outdoor classroom building. (For DOC 3 see 222977)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-11 - P221420/FH - Ty Berllan 1 The Pippins Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL
Proposed double garage with access, new car port and conversion of existing garage. (DOC 5 see 232177)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-02 - P213384/J - Land Rear Of 4 Copper Beeches Close Much Dewchurch HR2 8DX
Ash (T4) - fell because of advanced HF2+ moving to HF3 Ash Die Back. Plant a replacement tree of a species and in a location to be agree be agreed with Herefordshire CC.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-02 - P212408/XA2 - Land to the rear of 4 Copper Beeches Close Much Dewchurch Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 attached to planning permission 162246.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-16
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A brief summary of Much Dewchurch in Herefordshire
Much Dewchurch is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 6 miles south of Hereford. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Kivernoll and a portion of the village of Wormelow, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 681 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Much Dewchurch show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Dewchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Much Dewchurch includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Dewchurch 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.
Planning Activity in Much Dewchurch
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Much Dewchurch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Much Dewchurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Much Dewchurch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Much Dewchurch were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 11% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.