How long do planning decisions take near Old Forge?

The average planning decision time near Old Forge is 159 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Forge?

The most common type of planning application near Old Forge is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Forge?

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Old Forge, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Forge, Herefordshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,255 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 023G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Forge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Forge.

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 Old Forge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

17 planning applications found near Old Forge.

P250477/F - Losito Stud Marstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6EG
Proposed removal of conditions 3 & 4 of planning permission 212412 (Proposed demolition of barn and replacement with a holiday letwith Music/Art studio.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
P241605/A - Land South of South Herefordshire Motor Caravan Centre Whitchurch Herefordshire HR9 6DF
2 no. signs stating 'Berries Unlocked 24/7 Vending Machine' attached to property wooden fence (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-23
P230798/F - Harris Lodge At Losito Stud Marstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6EG
To cover an existing commercial horse manege.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-13
P230060/FH - Tinber Plough Lane Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DE
Application for variation of a condition 2 of planning permission P213916 (Proposed extension and alterations, conversion of garage to form additional ancillary accommodation to dwelling and new
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-09
P222520/FH - The Old Mill Goodrich Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JD
Proposed 3 bay garage with additional accommodation over.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-08
P214423/F - Land to the North West of Losito stud Whitchurch Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
Change of use of agricultural land to a secure dog walking field, proposed ancillary building, car park area and associated infrastructure.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-17
P213916/FH - Tinber Plough Lane Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DE
Proposed extension and alterations, conversion of garage to form additional ancillary accommodation to dwelling and new garage block.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-19
P212412/F - Losito Stud Whitchurch Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6EG
Proposed demolition of barn and replacement with a holiday let with Music/Art studio
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-19
P211564/F - Eastfield Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DE
Proposed two storey side extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-14
P211515/F - Losito Stud Whitchurch Herefordshire HR9 6EG
Proposed replacement dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-23
P210285/F - South Hereford Motor Caravan Centre Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DF
Proposed showroom/preparation extension, over clad of existing building and new valeting canopies
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-03
P210510/XA2 - Land adjacent A4137 and A40 junction to Burnthouse Green Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8,9,10 & 12attached to planning permission 192795
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-10
P192795/F - Land adjacent A4137 and A40 junction to Burnthouse Green Marstow Herefordshire
Proposed installation of ground mounted solar PV panels to include ancillary equipment, inverters, substation, perimeter fencing, cctv cameras, access track, and associated landscaping (For DOC 8
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-13
P191929/XA2 - The Old Mill Goodrich Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JD
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 & 6 of planning permission 181528). (Appeal Ref: APP/W1850/W/18/3213379)
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-02
P181528/F - The Old Mill Goodrich Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JD
Proposed repair and refurbishment of former Bake House to a one bedroomed holiday unit (For DOC 5 & 6 see 191929)
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-05-07
P173795/FH - The Old Mill Goodrich Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JD
Proposed refurbishment and reuse of cottage as workshop and home office.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-10-23
P163201/F - The Old Mill Goodrich Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6JD
Proposed refurbishment of existing cottage to form holiday let
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-05-07

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A brief summary of Old Forge in Herefordshire

Old Forge is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Old Forge show an average sale price of £357,255, 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 Old Forge a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Old Forge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Old Forge

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Old Forge. The average decision time was 159 days.

With an average of 159 days, decisions near Old Forge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Old Forge were full planning applications (4), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 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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