How long do planning decisions take near Wacton?

The average planning decision time near Wacton is 26 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 Wacton?

The planning approval rate near Wacton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wacton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wacton?

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Wacton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wacton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Wacton

Population: 105 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 005E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wacton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wacton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

46 planning applications found near Wacton.

P253543/PA7 - Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Prior approval notification for farm track.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-08
P242795/F - Little Wacton Farm Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed replacement of a 1970's septic tank with a Haba Bio Easy Flowpackaged sewage treatment plant to achieve phospate mitigation relatedto planning application and listed building consent 240158 a
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-22
P242338/FH - Little Wacton Lodge Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed outbuilding for storage with 2 loose boxes.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-19
P241865/FH - Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed extension to an existing dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-23
P240840/F - Little Wacton Lodge Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed new garage, including change of use of agricultural land
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-28
P241022/PA7 - Butterley Court Thornbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NG
Application for prior notification for proposed portal steel frame building to be used as an agricultural dry muck store.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-18
P233324/FH - Wacton Grange Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed installation of 3 air source heat pumps to provide domestic heating and hot water, located behind the single story garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-13
P233370/F - Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed agricultural manure storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-14
P232427/PA7 - Butterley Court Thornbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NG
Application for prior notification for proposed covering of an existing silage pit.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-13
P212165/FH - Wacton Grange Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed first floor extension and 2 no. single-storey extensions, landscaping and proposed detached garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-21
P210967/FH - Wacton Court Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed addition of weather boarding to a specific area to protect the fabric from the elements.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-27
P210968/L - Wacton Court Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed addition of weather boarding to a specific area to protect the fabric from the elements.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-27
P203005/PA7 - Little Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Application for prior notification for a proposed new road.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-13
P192132/F - Little Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Installation of 2 no. containerised Combined Heat and Power plants andthe change of use from a straw barn to a biomass fuel storage shed with woodchip dryer (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-07-02
P181781/F - Wacton Court Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Change of use of agricultural building to domestic and regularisation of the listed building consents (part retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-07-23
P181782/L - Wacton Court Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Change of use of agricultural building to domestic and regularisation of the listed building consents (part retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-07-23
P182640/PA7 - Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Installation of underground tank (21,500 litre capacity) and three concrete hard standings.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-07-19
P181919/F - Little Wacton Farm Wacton Lane Bredenbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Proposed barn for the storage of straw.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-04
P181777/PA7 - Butterley Court Thornbury Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NG
Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-05-10
P174663/RM - Land at Little Wacton Farm Bredenbury Herefordshire HR7 4TQ
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 170064.(Site for proposed dwelling with all matters reserved)
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-12-15

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A brief summary of Wacton in Herefordshire

Wacton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Bromyard. This small community offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 105 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Wacton show an average sale price of £312,439, 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 Wacton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wacton includes 4 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 Wacton

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Wacton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wacton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wacton were full planning applications (1), outline 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.

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