How long do planning decisions take near The Forge?

The average planning decision time near The Forge is 586 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Forge?

The most common type of planning application near The Forge is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Forge?

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The Forge, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Forge, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Forge are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £286,109 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Forge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Forge.

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 The Forge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of The Forge in Herefordshire

The Forge is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in The Forge show an average sale price of £286,109, 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 The Forge a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Forge includes 6 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, The Forge 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 The Forge

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near The Forge. The average decision time was 586 days.

With an average of 586 days, decisions near The Forge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 20-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near The Forge were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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