How long do planning decisions take near Upper Hill?

The average planning decision time near Upper Hill is 89 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 Upper Hill?

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

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Upper Hill, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Hill, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Upper Hill

Birley with Upper Hill is a civil parish in Herefordshire, England, encompassing the villages of Birley and Upper Hill, along with much of the hamlet of Bush Bank. The population has grown from 321 in 2001 to 339 in 2011. Established on 1 April 1987, the parish was formed from portions of the surrounding areas, including Birley, Canon Pyon, Hope under Dinmore, and King's Pyon, making it a notable location for planning applications and local developments.

District: Birley with Upper Hill

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper 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 Upper Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

32 planning applications found near Upper Hill.

- Land adjacent to Delmere Upper Hill Leominster
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 201538 (Erection of detached dwellinghouse within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and erection of a detached garage for the existing dwelling) -
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
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P253115/F - Land adjacent to Delmere Upper Hill Leominster
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 201538 (Erection of detached dwellinghouse within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and erection of a detached garage for the existing dwelling)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
P253052/FH - Meadow View Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
P243283/F - Delmere Upper Hill Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 201538 (Erection of detached dwellinghouse within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and erection of a detache
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-27
- Delmere Upper Hill Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 201538 (Erection of detached dwellinghouse within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and erection of a detached gara
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-24
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P242838/AM - Land adjacent to Delmere Upper Hill Leominster HR6 0JZ
Non-material amendment to 201538 (Erection of detached dwellinghouse within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and erection of a detached garage for the existing dwelling). To contain all o
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-04
P240633/XA2 - Middle Hill Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 attached to planning permission 222405.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-05
P222405/L - Middle Hill Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed re-roofing. (DOC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 see 240633)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-13
P213547/EN - Swing Gate Middle Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Upgrade of 5 spans of an existing 11KV Overhead Wood Pole Line to 3 phase - Approx 320m
Status: Undecided | Type: Electricity Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-16
P212700/FH - Meadow View Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed single storey extension and hip to gable loft conversion.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-06
P210443/FH - Lion Cottage Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Demolition of existing rear single-storey lean-to extension and erection of a two-storey extension. Alterations to front entrance andconstruction of porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-01
P204151/FH - Stone House Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed extensions
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-11-25
P201538/F - Land adjacent to Delmere Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire
Erection of detached dwellinghouse within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and erection of a detached garage for the existing dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-06-29
P200142/FH - Lion Cottage Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed erection of two storey side extension. Three dormer windows to the rear, two dormer windows to the front and a front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-01-30
P193874/F - Wind And Sun Ltd Lion Yard Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed storage building for use in connection with existing business.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-11-07
P193737/FH - Hawthorne Cottage Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed garage
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-24
P191363/F - Land at Delmere Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Erection of two detached dwelling houses within the curtilage of the existing dwelling & erection of a detached garage for the existing dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-22
P160769/F - Upper Hill Cottage Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Proposed steel portal framed general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-03-11
P142465/F - Sheppards Stores Ltd Upper Hill Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Change of use from retail to company headquarters including offices, training facilities, display areas, warehouses and trade counter.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-08-12
N122273/U - Delmere Upper Hill Herefordshire HR6 0JZ
Lawful development certificate for an existing use to apply for agricultural tie to be removed
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-12-27

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A brief summary of Upper Hill in Herefordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Hill includes 7 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 Hill

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Hill. The average decision time was 89 days.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Upper Hill were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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