How long do planning decisions take near Pontrilas?

The average planning decision time near Pontrilas is 129 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 Pontrilas?

The most common type of planning application near Pontrilas is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Pontrilas, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pontrilas, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Pontrilas

Pontrilas is a village located in south Herefordshire, England, just half a mile from the Welsh border. Situated in the parish of Kentchurch, it lies approximately halfway between Hereford and Abergavenny. As of the 2011 census, the village features 66 residential dwellings and is home to Pontrilas Business Park, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.

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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 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pontrilas.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pontrilas based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

86 planning applications found near Pontrilas.

P251676/U - Highfield Farm Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0BJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing occupation of Highfield fora period in excess of 10 years without interruption in breach of condition 2 of planning permission 27482.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-05
P251494/F - Unit 3, Longmeadow Industrial Estate B4347 From Springetts Lane To Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0UA
Proposed change of use of existing building from Sui Generis use to General Industrial (Use Class B2)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-18
P233039/F - Land Adjacent Westwood Ind. Est Rowlestone Lane Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0EL
Proposed staff car park with fence and gate.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-17
P232297/F - Land Opposite Spitehouse Rise Pontrilas Herefordshire
Proposed construction of a single dwellinghouse.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-26
P231751/EIA - Pontrilas Wastewater Treatment Work Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0HU
EIA Screening Request for proposed upgrade of water works.
Status: Undecided | Type: EIA SCREENING | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-01
P231653/XA2 - Woodview Cottage Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission 214118.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-24
P231626/F - Annexe to the Rear of The Furrows and The Paddocks Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0EL
Application for a variation of condition 4 following grant of planningpermission 171211/F (Proposed change of use of domestic storage building to dependant relative accommodation) - to transpose
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-23
P231128/FH - Woodview Cottage Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EW
Proposed dropped kerb to allow parking on the driveway.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
P230792/F - Site at Long Meadow Industrial Estate Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0UA
Proposed erection of a light industrial unit (Packaging and distribution of meat products) and reconfiguration of existing car parking facilities.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-09
P224164/F - Unit 1, Longmeadow Industrial Estate Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0UA
Proposed erection of new entrance lobby and glazed canopy to front elevation including internal alterations to provide enlarged retail area.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-12
P224043/FH - Seaton House Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0ES
Proposed erection of shed in front garden (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-09
P221416/FH - Lime Grove Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EL
Proposed extension of garage to front of property and roof to garage area changed from a flat roof to a peaked roof.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-15
P214118/FH - Woodview Cottage Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EW
I am applying for permission to keep an existing metal storage container in the front garden. We have started to clad it with wood tohelp it blend in with the surroundings. We will continue to
Status: Appeal | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-02
P212778/F - Land to the rear of the Laurels Veterinary Practice Pontrilas Road Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0EL
Proposed detached self-build dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-18
P211607/FH - 2 Westfields Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EN
Proposed front and rear dormer extension and associated loft conversion
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-20
P210951/FH - Westwood House Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EL
Proposed addition of a second storey to the north-west elevation of the dwelling and ground floor extension to outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-08
P204575/FH - 7 Scudamore Close Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0UB
Proposed single storey infill front extension with flat roof terrace over.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-30
P202381/F - Land at Tygwyn Pontrilas Village Pontrilas Hereford HR2 0BB
Proposed detached three-bedroom dwelling and demolition of the existing garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-21
P202306/XA2 - Unit 5, Pontrilas Business Park Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0AZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 201092
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-16
P201586/F - Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EL
Proposed extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-06-16

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A brief summary of Pontrilas in Herefordshire

Property prices in Pontrilas 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 Pontrilas a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pontrilas includes 13 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 Pontrilas

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Pontrilas. The average decision time was 129 days.

With an average of 129 days, decisions near Pontrilas take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Pontrilas were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (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, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% 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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