Upper Hergest, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Hergest, Herefordshire.

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About Upper Hergest

Upper Hergest is a picturesque hamlet in the civil parish of Kington, Herefordshire, situated roughly 2 miles west of Kington town and near the Welsh border. Nestled on the southern slopes of Hergest Ridge, this area offers a unique blend of rural charm and natural beauty, making it a notable location for planning applications related to development and land use.

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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: Powys
• Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
• LSOA: Powys 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Hergest.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Hergest.

• 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 Upper Hergest based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Upper Hergest.

1. P190055/F - School Farm Upper Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EW
   Proposed erection of new steel framed shed to infill between two existing barns
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-01-28
2. P173689/FH - Harbour Cottage Upper Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EW
   Proposed alterations and extensions.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-09-28
3. P172026/O - Newhouse Farm Upper Hergest Kington Herefordshire HR5 3EW
   Demolition of existing farm house and replacement with similar of modern construction.
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-06-12

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A brief summary of Upper Hergest in Herefordshire

Upper Hergest is a picturesque hamlet in the civil parish of Kington, Herefordshire, situated roughly 2 miles west of Kington town and near the Welsh border. Nestled on the southern slopes of Hergest Ridge, this area offers a unique blend of rural charm and natural beauty, making it a notable location for planning applications related to development and land use.

Property prices in Upper Hergest 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 Upper Hergest a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Hergest includes 15 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 Upper Hergest

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Hergest.

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