How long do planning decisions take near Portway (HR2)?

The average planning decision time near Portway (HR2) is 79 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 Portway (HR2)?

The planning approval rate near Portway (HR2) is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Portway (HR2)?

The most common type of planning application near Portway (HR2) is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Portway (HR2)?

You can search and track planning applications near Portway (HR2) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Portway (HR2), Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Portway (HR2), Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Portway (HR2) are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Grafton

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Portway (HR2).

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 021D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Portway (HR2).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portway (HR2).

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 Portway (HR2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

78 planning applications found near Portway (HR2).

- Land west of Grafton Lane Portway Grafton Lane Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5. (240761)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details
P253062/XA2 - Land west of Grafton Lane Portway Grafton Lane Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5. (240761)
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-21
P252060/FH - Fairfields Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ED
Proposed removal of existing four foot fence and gate, replace with six foot close board panel fence and 5 metre sliding gate.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
- Fairfields Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8ED
Proposed removal of existing four foot fence and gate, replace with six foot close board panel fence and 5 metre sliding gate.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details
P251012/F - Green Gables Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BP
Enlargement of domestic curtilage and construction of an outdoor covered seating area (retrospective).
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
- Green Gables Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BP
Enlargement of domestic curtilage and construction of an outdoor covered seating area (retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details
P240761/F - Land west of Grafton Lane Portway Grafton Lane Hereford Herefordshire
Proposed construction of a detached self-build dwelling with detached garage and new vehicular access (For DOC 3 4 & 5 see 253062)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-19
P233697/A - Motorline Grafton Lane Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BT
Proposed removal of existing signage and installation of new illuminated and non-illuminated Toyota brand signage.
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-14
P232422/F - Knockerhill Farm Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BP
Proposed agricultural vehicle access.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-13
- Knockerhill Farm Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BP
Proposed agricultural vehicle access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details
P232188/A - Ponthir Ross Road The Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BT
Sign 1: new Renault emblem fitting onto existing fascia. Sign 2: new Dacia fascia with illuminated letters. Sign 3: Existing pylon frame retrofitted with backlit graphics.
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-13
P230888/XA2 - Land at Grafton Wood Boundary of Grafton Wood plot Within Knockerhill Wood on C1228 Callow Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13 attached to planning permission 192074
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-17
P211957/XA2 - Land at Grafton Wood Boundary of Grafton Wood plot Within Knockerhill Wood on C1228 Callow Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 & 7 attached to planning permission 192074.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-09
P223498/A - Suzuki Ross Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BT
Various signage Sign A, illuminated aluminium 'Suzuki' fascia. Sign B,illuminated wall mounted aluminium 'Suzuki' sign. Sign C, illuminated double sided dibond 'Suzuki' totem sign. Sign D, non illumin
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-16
P211933/F - Land West of Grafton Lane Portway Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BW
Proposed self-build dwelling, detached garage and new access.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-12
P211046/FH - Pool View Barn Grafton Lane Herefordshire HR2 8BW
Proposed erection of a building for mixed use as a domestic garage and agricultural storage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-12
P203321/A - Motorline Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BT
2 Hyundai fascia signs. 1 Free Standing entrance sign. 1 Free standingTotem. 1 Free standing Directional sign
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-06
P202615/FH - Lakeside Callow Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BW
Proposed extension and alterations
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-09
P200821/XA2 - Land at Grafton Wood Boundary of Grafton Wood plot Within Knockerhill Wood on C1228 Callow Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditionS 5 & 12 attached to planning permission 192074.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-09
P192074/F - Land at Grafton Wood Boundary of Grafton Wood plot Within Knockerhill Wood on C1228 Callow Hereford
Installation of 4m wide, metal bar gate with turn-in point at existingwoodland clearing. Planting of traditional hawthorn hedgerow species to thicken and improve existing gaps along the boundary and
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-11

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Portway (HR2) in Herefordshire

Portway (HR2) is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England. It sits within the Grafton district.

Property prices in Portway (HR2) show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Portway (HR2) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Portway (HR2) includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portway (HR2) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Portway (HR2)

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Portway (HR2). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Portway (HR2).

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Portway (HR2) were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 19% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.