Wellington, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wellington, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wellington are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wellington
Wellington is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, with a population of 1,005 according to the 2011 census. Situated at grid reference SO494481, this quaint community is an ideal area for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and potential development opportunities.
Population: 1,042 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,758 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wellington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wellington.
- 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 Wellington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
140 planning applications found near Wellington.
- - Land adjacent to Graveyard Wellington Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4 & 5 of planning permission 250301
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Land adjacent to Graveyard Wellington Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 & 19 of planning permission 182878.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - P261984/XA2 - Land adjacent to Graveyard Wellington Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 & 19 of planning permission 182878.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - P261985/XA2 - Land adjacent to Graveyard Wellington Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4 & 5 of planning permission 250301
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - P261493/K - The Finches Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AT
Removal of Cypress Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - P261459/K - Meadowview Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AT
A fir tree in neighbours garden has an overhanging branch over public foot path and the applicant's garden. To cut back to main trunk as advised by tree surgeon and warden. The branch now dominant
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - The Finches Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AT
Removal of Cypress Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Meadowview Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AT
A fir tree in neighbours garden has an overhanging branch over public foot path and the applicant's garden. To cut back to main trunk as advised by tree surgeon and warden. The branch now dominant and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Swallows Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AT
To reduce the height by approximately 40% on the edge of my property shared with a public footpath.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - P261467/K - The Swallows Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AT
To reduce the height by approximately 40% on the edge of my property shared with a public footpath.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-17 - - Dursley Cottage Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
Laburnum. To remove because tree appears to be dying. It lost all its leaves and many of the branches are now dead. The following trees willbe planted instead, Amelanchier lamarckii and Davidia invalu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - P261082/K - Dursley Cottage Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
Laburnum. To remove because tree appears to be dying. It lost all its leaves and many of the branches are now dead. The following trees willbe planted instead, Amelanchier lamarckii and Davidia invalu
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-12 - P260306/K - The Beeches Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
T1: Cherry (x3) - reduce all three trees by approx 1-2m and light prune only. Remove mistletoe. T2: Leylandii hedge (from solar panel toboundary edge) - reduce top crowns by half or just below pan
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-02 - - The Malt House, Parsonage Farm Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
ALDER tree affects the light when in full foliage. It sheds a lot of leaves and small pods throughout the year causing a dangerous slip hazard. The guttering also gets blocked necessitating contractor
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - P260240/K - The Malt House, Parsonage Farm Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
ALDER tree affects the light when in full foliage. It sheds a lot of leaves and small pods throughout the year causing a dangerous slip hazard. The guttering also gets blocked necessitating contra
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-28 - - Church House Farm Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 194323
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - P260179/XA2 - Church House Farm Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 194323
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22 - P253553/L - Corner End Auberrow Road Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
Internal and external works and installation of mains water to property.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22 - - Corner End Auberrow Road Wellington Hereford Herefordshire HR4 8AZ
Internal and external works and installation of mains water to property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - P253675/AM - Land adjacent to Graveyard Wellington Herefordshire
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 182878 (Proposed erection of 15 dwellings and construction of new access). - to amend the wording of condition 5.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Wellington in Herefordshire
Wellington is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, with a population of 1,005 according to the 2011 census. Situated at grid reference SO494481, this quaint community is an ideal area for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and potential development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,042 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Wellington show an average sale price of £282,758, 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 Wellington a particularly low-crime area.
Wellington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wellington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wellington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI, Wellington Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wellington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Wellington
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wellington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wellington were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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