New Mills, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Mills, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in New Mills are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About New Mills
New Mills is a town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England, approximately 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Nestled at the confluence of the River Goyt and River Sett, it lies adjacent to the Cheshire border and overlooks the Torrs, a dramatic 70-foot gorge carved through carboniferous sandstone. This picturesque setting on the north-western edge of the Peak District National Park makes New Mills a significant area for planning applications, particularly those related to conservation and development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 019F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Mills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Mills.
- 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 New Mills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near New Mills.
- P261165/RM - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, external appearance and landscaping (pursuant to outline planning permission appeal ref. APP/W1850/W/20/3244410 and LPA ref. 171532) for
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - P261147/L - The Malt House The Homend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1AR
Installation of a wall-mounted electric vehicle charging unit on side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-10 - - Orchard Cottage Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
Change of use of existing barn from a tool hire/business use to a light industrial workshop (Use Class E(g)(iii)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - P261077/F - Orchard Cottage Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
Change of use of existing barn from a tool hire/business use to a light industrial workshop (Use Class E(g)(iii)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-12 - - Land North of Viaduct Adjoining Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions - Part Condition 27 and whole Condition 7 attached to planning permission 171532 (Approved on Appeal -APP/W1850/W/20/3244410).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - P253580/F - 4 Progress Close Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2QZ
Part change of use and conversion of detached double garage from residential (Use Class C3) to commercial (Use Class E(c)(iii))
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-02 - P253705/XA2 - Land adjacent The New House Old Kennels Farm Bromyard Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 5 & 6 attached to planning permission 252470
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - P253480/L - 233 The Homend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1BS
Refurbishment of existing dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-17 - - 4 Progress Close Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2QZ
Part change of use and conversion of detached double garage from residential (Use Class C3) to commercial (Use Class E(c)(iii))
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 233 The Homend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1BS
Refurbishment of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Land adjacent The New House Old Kennels Farm Bromyard Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 203223 (Proposed detached dwelling) - change to self-build and reduction in scale.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - P252107/PA7 - Old Kennels Farm Bromyard Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1LG
Application for prior notification for proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-20 - P251420/FH - 17 Browning Road Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2GA
Two storey side extension and single storey front extension to front entrance lobby.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-19 - P250939/F - Land to the West of 1 New Mills Hereford Road Ledbury Herefordshire
Proposed clearance of the site and erection of a shop with associated vehicular access and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-22 - P251268/FH - 16 Progress Close Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2QZ
Proposed first floor extension above an existing garage, plus internal alterations including converting the existing garage into a utility room & study and replacing the existing garag
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-23 - P251067/F - The Knapp The Homend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1AP
Proposed variation of conditions 2 and 22 of planning permission 223248 (Proposed demolition of existing buildings on site and erectionof Retirement Living apartments with associated access, car
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-30 - - Land North of Viaduct, Adjacent to Orchard Business Park Ledbury Herefordshire
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 171532 (Site for a mixeduse development including the erection of up to 625new homes(includingaffordable housing), up to 2.9 hectares of B1 employment lan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - P250472/FH - 14 Auden Crescent Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2UU
Proposed cladding to a portion of the front of the house (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-17 - - 14 Auden Crescent Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2UU
Proposed cladding to a portion of the front of the house (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - P250319/V - Redland Newbury Park Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1AU
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed main roof and side wall replacement. Rooflights installed within roof. Lower roof replaced with metal sheet finish to deal with low
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-27
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A brief summary of New Mills in Herefordshire
New Mills is a town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England, approximately 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Nestled at the confluence of the River Goyt and River Sett, it lies adjacent to the Cheshire border and overlooks the Torrs, a dramatic 70-foot gorge carved through carboniferous sandstone. This picturesque setting on the north-western edge of the Peak District National Park makes New Mills a significant area for planning applications, particularly those related to conservation and development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Mills a particularly low-crime area.
New Mills has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ledbury. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around New Mills includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Hall Farm Quarry and Grassland SSSI, Ledbury Cutting SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Malvern Hills. 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 New Mills
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. Of these, 75% 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 New Mills.
At 63 days on average, decisions near New Mills slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Mills were full planning applications (11), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 8% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 22 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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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