St Margarets, Herefordshire Planning Applications

St Margarets is a quaint village and civil parish located 11 miles west of Hereford in Herefordshire, England, with a population of 180 as of 2011. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Upper Maes-coed and borders several other parishes, including Abbey Dore and Longtown. St Margarets is part of the Vowchurch and District Group Parish Council, which it shares with neighbouring communities, making it an integral part of the local governance structure for those researching planning applications in the area. The other has a population of approximately 171 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Margarets 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 St Margarets a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Margarets has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Margarets 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near St Margarets, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.