How long do planning decisions take near Orcop?

The average planning decision time near Orcop is 69 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 Orcop?

The most common type of planning application near Orcop is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Orcop, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orcop, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Orcop

Orcop is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Herefordshire, England. Situated approximately 9.4 miles west of Ross-on-Wye and 10.2 miles south of Hereford, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 423 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orcop.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Orcop based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Orcop.

P251032/PA7 - Moat Farm Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ET
Prior notification for proposed building to provide a covered feed store.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-27
P240429/PA7 - Green Farm Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ES
Prior notification for a proposed agricultural building extension to cover sheep handling system and to store fodder.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-16
P233165/F - Green Farm Orcop Herefordshire HR2 8ES
Application for removal of Condition 4 of Planning Permission 231251 (Proposed conversion of an existing Nissen Hut and nearby shed, including modest linking extension, to form 1 no. holiday lo
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-24
P232876/PA7 - Green Farm Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ES
Prior notification for proposed agricultural building for safe storageof farmyard manure and animal husbandry, welfare handling.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-27
P231251/F - Land East of Green Farm Orcop Herefordshire HR2 8ES
Proposed conversion of an existing Nissen Hut and nearby shed, including modest linking extension, to form 1no. holiday lodge.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-04-19
P202431/FH - Church House Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ES
Proposed erection of a timber framed and timber clad garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-19
P192730/L - Orcop War Memorial Orcop Herefordshire HR2 8SE
Proposed removal of unauthorised white masonry paint
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-09-25
P153289/PA7 - Green Farm Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ES
Proposed agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-11-11
P142820/F - Moat Farm Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ET
Proposed extension to an agricultural building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-09-15
S121989/F - Moat Farm Orcop Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ET
Proposed roof over an open silage pit
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-07-10

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A brief summary of Orcop in Herefordshire

Property prices in Orcop show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Orcop a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Orcop includes 4 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 Orcop

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Orcop. The average decision time was 69 days.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Orcop slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Orcop were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 13% 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 was submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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