How long do planning decisions take near Much Marcle?

The average planning decision time near Much Marcle is 71 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 Marcle?

The planning approval rate near Much Marcle is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Much Marcle is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Much Marcle?

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Much Marcle, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Much Marcle, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Much Marcle

Much Marcle is a village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, situated approximately 7 miles northeast of Ross-on-Wye. With a population of 660 recorded in the 2011 Census, the name "Marcle" derives from the Anglo-Saxon term for a boundary field, while "Much" indicates its significance as a large or great settlement. This quaint village offers a unique blend of historical charm and community, making it an interesting area for planning applications.

Population: 622 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

Website: http://www.muchmarcle.net

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £349,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 019F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Much Marcle.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marcle based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

57 planning applications found near Much Marcle.

- Phillips House Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NL
T1 - Lime, reduce to a single stem at the main fork at approximately 10 m. Reason - heavily decayed main stem, recent branch failure into neighbouring property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
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P261029/K - Phillips House Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NL
T1 - Lime, reduce to a single stem at the main fork at approximately 10 m. Reason - heavily decayed main stem, recent branch failure into neighbouring property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
P261017/F - Land opposite Hardwick Oaks Kempley Road Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire
Application for variation of condition 2 of permission 242410 (Demolition of barn and erection of two semi-detached dwellings. Alteration of vehicular access and construction of associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-06
P260311/BGP - Land opposite Hardwick Oaks Kempley Road Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 242410
Status: Undecided | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-29
P260310/XA2 - Land opposite Hardwick Oaks Kempley Road Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,7,10 & 11of planning permission 242410
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-29
- Meadow Cottage Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NL
Young Elm tree to be cut down at the base to prevent bank erosion. Elm tree just on top of a loose bank angled at 50 degrees, not viable in this position for the long term. A replacement tree will be
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-26
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P253414/K - Meadow Cottage Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NL
Young Elm tree to be cut down at the base to prevent bank erosion. Elm tree just on top of a loose bank angled at 50 degrees, not viable in this position for the long term. A replacement tree will
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-26
P253118/K - The Plech Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2LY
T1-T4 - Group of four Beech adjacent to neighbouring property, reduce in height by approximately 5 metres leaving height of approximately 14metres. Reason - recent branch loss due to squirrel damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
P252821/K - St Bartholemews Church Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2LY
T1 - Yew, reduce laterals to the south and east side above existing prop by approximately 3 metres leaving approximately 6 metres, reducing end weight and leverage thus reducing the risk of b
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
P252397/K - Church Corner Church Lane Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2LY
Tree has grown to overhang the neighbouring property and is causing issues with drain blockages. Will cut the tree back so that it is a manageable size so that it does not cause a drain blockage r
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-19
P252312/FH - Whinfields Monks Meadow Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NF
Proposed single storey rear conservatory extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-11
P252125/PIP - Land at 4 Monks Meadow Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NF
Application for permission in principle for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling and detached garage
Status: Refused | Type: Permission in Principle | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-28
P251506/XA2 - Land opposite Hardwick Oaks Kempley Road Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 242396
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-26
- Land opposite Hardwick Oaks Kempley Road Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 242396
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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P250866/K - Hardwick Oaks Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NW
T1 - large veteran Oak pollard, carefully thin and reduce larger stems within canopy by approximately 50% to reduce weight on decaying trunk but maintaining sufficient foliage to encourage new gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
P250867/K - The Plech Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2LY
T1 - Large leaning Spruce situated at south end of woodland strip, fell to as near ground level as possible. Reason - partially uprooted, leaning over neighbour. T3 - Beech situated adjace
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
P250167/K - Causeway Cottage Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2LY
Tree 1: Common Ash (Large) - Sectionally dismantle the tree to leave as near ground level as possible. The reason is that it has the startof Ash Die Back
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-09
P242867/L - Pound Cottage Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NW
Proposed replacement outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-06
P242866/FH - Pound Cottage Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2NW
Proposed replacement outbuilding to provide ancillary living accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-06
P242410/F - Land opposite Hardwick Oaks Kempley Road Much Marcle Ledbury Herefordshire
Demolition of barn and erection of two semi-detached dwellings. Alteration of vehicular access and construction of associated works. (For DOC 3, 7, 10 & 11 see 260310)(For DOC BGP see 260311)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-06

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A brief summary of Much Marcle in Herefordshire

Property prices in Much Marcle show an average sale price of £349,830, 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 Marcle a particularly low-crime area.

Much Marcle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Much Marcle. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Much Marcle. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Marcle.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Much Marcle were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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