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Planning in Ridge Hill

Approved
89%
42 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ridge Hill in the last 24 months, from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Ridge Hill

Ridge Hill, situated 8.5 miles southeast of Hereford and near the Gloucestershire border, is home to a prominent broadcasting and telecommunications facility. The Ridge Hill transmitting station features a 164.6-meter steel lattice mast, facilitating the transmission of a full range of digital terrestrial multiplexes, including an additional ITV West Multiplex. With an aerial height of 363 meters above mean sea level, this site plays a crucial role in regional communications infrastructure.

Property prices in Ridge Hill show an average sale price of £234,491, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ridge Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ridge Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ridge Hill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ridge Hill 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ridge Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Ridge Hill. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), amendments (5), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ridge Hill?
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Ridge Hill. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ridge Hill?
The average planning decision time near Ridge Hill is 68 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 Ridge Hill?
The planning approval rate near Ridge Hill is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ridge Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Ridge Hill is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ridge Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Ridge Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.