Saffron's Cross, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saffron's Cross, Herefordshire.

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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 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saffron's Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saffron's Cross.

• 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 Saffron's Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

24 planning applications found near Saffron's Cross.

1. P260849/FH - 3 Caldervale Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LB
   First floor side extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
2. P260005/FH - Calderwell Cottage Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LB
   Erection of a new garden office to replace shed.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
3. - Calderwell Cottage Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LB
   Erection of a new garden office to replace shed.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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4. P253125/XA2 - Land Adjacent Englands Gate Inn Proposed Residential Development Of Up To 10 Dwellin C1125 From A417 To The Vauld Via Bodenham Village Bodenham Herefordshire
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 6 & 7 attached to planning permission 171319
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
5. P250592/ENF - Land at Brockington Golf Club Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3HX
   Enforcement Appeal
   Status: Appeal | Type: Enforcement Appeal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-03
6. P242920/ENF - Land at Brockington Golf Club Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3HX
   Enforcement appeal
   Status: Appeal | Type: Enforcement Appeal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-28
7. P242535/V - 13 Millcroft Road Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LX
   Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use ofproperty to be occupied by young people ahead of moving into foster care, in addition to live in carers who provide 24/7 care.
   Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-04
8. P241965/FH - Rustonia Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LB
   Proposed construction of a single-story detached garage to be used forparking a motorbike and additional storage. Access to garage will be created from the existing driveway.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-14
9. P240746/F - Land adjacent to Brockington Golf Club Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3HX
   Proposed holiday chalets comprising of 2 no. single storey 2 bed chalets and 1 no. partial two storey 3 bed chalet/Airbnb.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-16
10. P241023/FH - Ketchgate Cottage Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LE
    Proposed conversion of first floor above workshop to an annexe and a detached garage.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-14
11. P232234/F - Land at Brockington Golf Club Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3HX
    To replace existing timber building for a single residential dwelling and garage
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-02
12. - Land at Brockington Golf Club Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3HX
    To replace existing timber building for a single residential dwelling and garage
    Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-20
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13. P221360/FH - 3 Brockington Road Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LR
    Proposed first floor extension.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-28
14. P220635/FH - Rustonia Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LB
    Proposed single storey side extension to bungalow to add new kitchen/diner, utility room and wet room
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-21
15. P213738/FH - Galdana 25 Millcroft Road Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3LX
    Proposed single and two storey extension and alterations.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-11
16. P212842/XA2 - Dev 1 Land Adjacent Englands Gate Inn Proposed Residential Development Of Up To 10 Dwellin C1125 From A417 To The Vauld Via Bodenham Village Bodenham Herefordshire
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 attached to planning permission 171319.
    Status: Withdrawn | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-19
17. P211731/RM - Land Adjacent Englands Gate Inn Bodenham Herefordshire HR1 3HU
    Application for approval of reserved matters (Appearance, Landscaping,Layout and Scale) for a scheme of 8 dwellings following outline approval 171319/O.
    Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-28
18. P201414/F - Workshop 1 Hamwyn Joinery Bodenham Herefordshire HR1 3HT
    Proposed extension to workshop to provide living accommodation
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-05-31
19. P174286/F - Brockington Hall Bodenham Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3HX
    Proposed erection of a single dwelling house and garage.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-04-29
20. P174285/F - Land at Brockington Hall Bodenham Herefordshire
    Proposed development of two residential dwellings on garden land.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-04-29

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A brief summary of Saffron's Cross in Herefordshire

Saffron's Cross is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Saffron's Cross 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 Saffron's Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Saffron's Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bodenham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Saffron's Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Saffron's Cross

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Saffron's Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Saffron's Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Saffron's Cross were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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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.