How long do planning decisions take near Upper Lyde?

The average planning decision time near Upper Lyde is 143 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 Lyde?

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

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Upper Lyde, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Lyde, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Upper Lyde

Upper Lyde is a quaint village located about 4 miles north of Hereford city centre in Herefordshire, England. It is part of the Pipe and Lyde civil parish, making it an interesting area for those considering planning applications or developments in a rural setting.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 007A

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 2
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Lyde.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lyde based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

44 planning applications found near Upper Lyde.

P253424/F - Springfield Upper Lyde Road Upper Lyde Herefordshire HR4 8AF
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 240743 (Proposed construction of low carbon self build replacement dwelling with integral annexe in lieu of extant permission for large exten
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-18
P251359/F - Springfield Upper Lyde Road Upper Lyde Herefordshire HR4 8AF
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission, 240743 - (Proposed construction of low carbon self-build replacement dwelling with integral annexe in lieu of extant permission f
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-28
- Springfield Upper Lyde Road Upper Lyde Herefordshire HR4 8AF
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission, 240743 - (Proposed construction of low carbon self-build replacement dwelling with integral annexe in lieu of extant permission for large exte
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
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P250340/XA2 - Springfield Upper Lyde Road Upper Lyde Herefordshire HR4 8AF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 of planning permission 240743
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-27
P240743/F - Springfield Upper Lyde Road Upper Lyde Herefordshire HR4 8AF
Proposed construction of low carbon self build replacement dwelling with integral annexe in lieu of extant permission for large extensionsand alterations (For DOC 3 see 250340)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-15
P240593/XA2 - Upper Lyde Quarry Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 attached to planning permission 223861
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-01
P240180/XA2 - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 232633
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-22
P240195/XA2 - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission 232632
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-22
P232633/F - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-04
P232632/F - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Proposed menage
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-04
P232516/F - Springfield Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AF
Proposed first floor, two storey and single storey extensions and alterations to dwelling, replacement garage and change of use of agricultural land to residential for enlargement of curtilag
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-15
P232171/FH - Bimota Bewdley Bank Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7SQ
Proposed infill sides of carport and move garage door to front pillarsto enclose. Put electric sliding gate to front entrance of drive,
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-08
P223861/M - Upper Lyde Quarry Herefordshire
Proposed extension to Upper Lyde Quarry involving the extraction of sand and gravel and the restoration of the site to agriculture using imported inert waste, formation of a new vehicular access fr
Status: Approved | Type: Minerals | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-22
P222119/F - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Proposed extension to stable building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-07-03
P221353/EIA - Upper Lyde Quarry Moreton Road Lyde Hereford
Request for Screening opinion for proposed extension which involves the continuation of the extraction of sand and gravel and restoration of the land to agriculture using imported inert waste.
Status: Undecided | Type: EIA SCREENING | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-18
P220289/F - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-31
P214169/FH - Southwood Bewdley Bank Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7SH
Proposed replacement garage and ancillary annexe (self-contained).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-01
P214159/F - Upper Lyde Farm Upper Lyde Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AE
Proposed change of use of agricultural storage barns to stables and part of horse exerciser barn to stables (retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-25
P213778/F - Land at Highcroft Bewdley Bank Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7SQ
Proposed general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-12
P202254/AM - Upper Lyde Quarry Moreton Road Lyde Hereford
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 200445 - to vary the wording of condition 21 c) to allow infilling to commence in advance of the final exposed excavation being formed.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-14

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A brief summary of Upper Lyde in Herefordshire

Property prices in Upper Lyde show an average sale price of £288,400, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Upper Lyde is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Lyde includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Lyde

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upper Lyde. The average decision time was 143 days.

With an average of 143 days, decisions near Upper Lyde take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Upper Lyde were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 9% 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.

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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