How long do planning decisions take near Stanley Hill?

The average planning decision time near Stanley Hill is 55 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 Stanley Hill?

The planning approval rate near Stanley Hill is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stanley Hill?

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

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Stanley Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stanley Hill, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Stanley Hill

Stanley Hill is a notable figure in Herefordshire's sports history, having made his mark as a cricketer in Australia. He was a right-handed batsman who debuted in first-class cricket for South Australia in 1909, participating in 11 matches before concluding his first-class career with New South Wales in 1912. His legacy may be of interest to those researching the cultural and historical context of the area, particularly in relation to local sports facilities and community engagement.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £349,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Forest of Dean
Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean
LSOA: Forest of Dean 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stanley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Stanley Hill.

P251907/FH - Yew Tree Cottage Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HJ
Proposed timber storage shed
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-08
P251740/F - Middlefields Barn Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1 no. dwelling (Use Class C3) and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-16
- Middlefields Barn Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1 no. dwelling (Use Class C3) and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-12
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P201476/XA2 - Hollymount Bosbury Herefordshire HR8 1HE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 attached to planning permission 192710
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-05-11
P174520/FH - Rosebank Bosbury Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HF
Proposed Annexe
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-12-01
P163152/F - Land at Middlefields Farm Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 150349 (Proposed erection of single dwelling to replace mobile home) - handing of floorplan, change of windows and doors and chimney position.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-10-02
P150349/F - Middlefields Farm Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HJ
Proposed erection of a single dwelling to replace mobile home.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-02-04
N111231/S - Middle Hill Farm Castle Frome Herefordshire HR8 1HG
Pole barn for the storage of agricultural machinery and dry feed (hay).
Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-05-15
DCN043656/F - Yew Tree Cottage Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HJ
Detached garage. Demolition of outbuilding and erection of office/study on same footprint.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-08-04
DCN033981/F - Yew Tree Cottage Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HJ
Alterations and extensions to existing cottage
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-12-24

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A brief summary of Stanley Hill in Herefordshire

Property prices in Stanley Hill show an average sale price of £349,830, 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 Stanley Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stanley Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Birchend SSSI; 14 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 Stanley Hill

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Stanley Hill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Stanley Hill.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stanley Hill were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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