How long do planning decisions take near Vowchurch?

The average planning decision time near Vowchurch is 187 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 Vowchurch?

The planning approval rate near Vowchurch is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Vowchurch?

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

How can I track planning applications near Vowchurch?

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Vowchurch, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Vowchurch, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Vowchurch

Vowchurch is a charming village and civil parish located in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England, approximately 10 miles southwest of Hereford. Nestled along the River Dore, the parish had a population of 163 in the 2001 census, which grew to 176 by 2011, making it a small but growing community ideal for planning considerations.

Population: 159 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

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: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 016B

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Vowchurch.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Vowchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

47 planning applications found near Vowchurch.

P240652/F - Former chapel and land adjacent Commerce House Vowchurch Herefordshire
Proposed conversion and extension of former chapel to create a dwelling, additional detached dwelling and replacement access.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-07
P232730/FH - Linden House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-11
P232349/L - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Proposal to replace the existing modern casement windows with an oak mullioned design containing both direct glazing and opening casements.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-10
P232350/FH - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Proposed new gazebo in the garden.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-09
P224082/FH - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Erection of replacement garden shed.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-24
P223211/FH - Sefton Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Application for removal of condition 5 of planning permission 143820/FH (Proposed subservient single storey self contained annexe, ancillary to existing dwelling house). To allow PD rights.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-25
P213859/FH - Evendine Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Proposed single storey side extension, including garage conversion.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-17
P211073/F - Stall House Farm Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0QD
Proposal to erect a building for the use of housing and handling livestock.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-22
P194348/FH - The Old School Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Application for variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission 192211 (Remove single storey lean to at the rear of the house and construct a new 2 storey extension.) - to allow th
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-12-18
P193115/XA2 - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 & 3 attached to planning permission 191275
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-09-05
P192211/FH - The Old School Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Remove single storey lean to at the rear of the house and construct a new 2 storey extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-20
P191275/F - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
(Retrospective) Full permission for material change of use of land from agricultural to garden land with earth bund. (For DOC 2 and 3 se 193115)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-14
P181897/FH - Long Meadow Vowchurch Common Road Vowchurch HR2 0RL
Proposed single storey front extension and one rear rooflight window.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-05-28
P172011/FH - Caenewydd Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Conversion of double garage to ancillary annex.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-11-28
P162397/F - Stall House Farm Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0QD
Proposed new agricultural building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-08-01
P161708/L - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Various internal and external alterations. To include demolition of rear extension and changes to approved lean-to to side.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-07-17
P162234/FH - The Old House Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RB
Application for variation of condition 2 of planning permission (131488/FH)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-07-17
P151811/FH - Hillside Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Proposed conversion of part of garage to provide extra bedroom with shower room.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-06-15
P151431/FH - Hillside Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Proposed extensions.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-05-10
P150950/FH - Hillside Vowchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RL
Proposed conversion of part of garage to provide extra bedroom with shower room.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-03-27

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A brief summary of Vowchurch in Herefordshire

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

Neighbourhood safety in Vowchurch is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Vowchurch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chanstone Wood SSSI; 18 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 Vowchurch

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Vowchurch. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 187 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 Vowchurch.

With an average of 187 days, decisions near Vowchurch take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Vowchurch were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 15% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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