How long do planning decisions take near Walford (HR9)?

The average planning decision time near Walford (HR9) is 52 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 Walford (HR9)?

The planning approval rate near Walford (HR9) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walford (HR9)?

The most common type of planning application near Walford (HR9) is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walford (HR9)?

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Walford (HR9), Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walford (HR9), Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Walford (HR9) are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Walford (HR9)

Walford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Herefordshire, England, just two miles south of the market town of Ross-on-Wye. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Bishopswood, Coughton, Deep Dean, Hom Green, and Walford, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 1,376 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £347,318 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 023D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Walford (HR9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walford (HR9).

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 Walford (HR9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

16 planning applications found near Walford (HR9).

P261394/FH - Brook House Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Single-storey extension and detached garage. Internal reconfiguration to first floor bathroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-10
P261395/L - Brook House Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Single-storey extension and detached garage. Internal reconfiguration to first floor bathroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-10
P260201/XA2 - Brook House Daycroft Lane Walford Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 252186
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
- Brook House Daycroft Lane Walford Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 252186
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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P252186/L - Brook House Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Proposed replacement of 3 modern rooflights with 3 conservation rooflights and other minor internal alterations to second floor.(For DOC 3 see 260201)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-28
P243085/F - Walford Cottage Walford Herefordshire HR9 5QR
Erection of a single self-build dwelling with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-03
- Walford Cottage Walford Herefordshire HR9 5QR
Erection of a single self-build dwelling with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-02
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P241598/PIP - Land adjacent to Walford Cottage Walford Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QR
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of a detacheddwelling.
Status: Refused | Type: Permission in Principle | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-23
P233044/FH - Hunsdon House Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Proposed replacement of existing timber stables with new timber garage/storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-12
P232313/XA2 - Land adjacent to Road Cottage Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 attached to planning permission 222668.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-31
P232291/XA2 - Land adjacent to Road Cottage Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 222668
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-24
P222668/F - Land adjacent to Road Cottage Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5QR
Erection of a new dwelling together with associated ancillary development. (DOC 3 232291)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-30
P211344/AM - Land adjacent to Road Cottage Walford Road Walford Herefordshire
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 202493 (Proposed new dwelling following recent planning permission for one dwelling on the garden area to Road Cottage. to allow change
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-30
P210900/XA2 - Land at Warryfield Farm Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 & 13 attached to Listed Building Consent 194184
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-04
P203544/XA2 - Land at Warryfield Farm Walford Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 & 7 attached to planning permisison 194183
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-14
P202322/L - Brook House Walford Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SB
Proposed single storey extension and works to connect to Grade II Listed building. Removal of external canopy and internal walls. Erection of single storey detached garage/garden store.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-03

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A brief summary of Walford (HR9) in Herefordshire

Property prices in Walford (HR9) show an average sale price of £347,318, 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 Walford (HR9) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Walford (HR9) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coughton Wood and Marsh SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Walford (HR9)

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Walford (HR9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Walford (HR9) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Walford (HR9) were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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