Welsh Newton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Welsh Newton, Herefordshire.

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About Welsh Newton

Welsh Newton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border, extending towards Monmouthshire. It is distinct from other locations with similar names, such as Newton in Clodock Parish and Newton Leominster. Notably, its postal address is linked to Wales, with Monmouth designated as its post town, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.

Population: 192 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £374,736 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Monmouthshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Monmouthshire
• LSOA: Monmouthshire 004H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Welsh Newton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Welsh Newton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

45 planning applications found near Welsh Newton.

1. P253195/J - Shobdon Welsh Newton Common Monmouth Herefordshire NP25 5RR
   T1 is a mature Ash standing inside the woodland subject to TPO 052 and directly behind outbuildings of the property. The tree is showing signs of extensive Ash Dieback with approx 40% living canopy
   Status: Undecided | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-05
2. P232624/FH - Laurel Cottage Welsh Newton Monmouth Herefordshire NP25 5RT
   Proposed rear orangery, canopy to side elevation and external cladding(this is a revision of approved application 203506)
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-28
3. P230332/FH - Rose Cottage Welsh Newton Monmouth Herefordshire NP25 5RR
   Proposed single storey extension to provide garden room and replacement porch.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-22
4. P203506/FH - Laurel Cottage Welsh Newton Monmouth Herefordshire NP25 5RT
   Proposed 2 storey rear extension, new garage, garden room and play area.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-10-26
5. P173766/L - Land associated with Pembridge House Welsh Newton Herefordshire
   (Retrospective) Construction of wall approx 2' 9" x 15' in local stonelocated adjacent to stable block in paddock. Sited where historical documents indicate a wall existed previously.
   Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-10-09
6. P173765/FH - Land associated with Pembridge House Welsh Newton Herefordshire
   (Retrospective) Construction of wall approx 2' 9" x 15' in local stonelocated adjacent to stable block in paddock. Sited where historical documents indicate a wall existed previously.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-10-09
7. P151452/PA7 - Land at Newton Farm Welsh Newton Herefordshire NP25 5RN
   Proposed track.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-05-26
8. S121586/F - Rosemount Welsh Newton Monmouth Herefordshire NP25 5RR
   Proposed equestrian manege
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-05-29
9. S120875/FH - Nythfa Welsh Newton Common Herefordshire NP25 5RT
   Proposed single storey extension to existing bungalow.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-01
10. S112806/F - Rosemount Welsh Newton Common Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5RR
    Proposed menage, fencing and floodlights.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-01
11. S110790/S - Field No. 5940 Mill Farm Welsh Newton Common Herefordshire
    General purpose agricultural building.
    Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-03-24
12. S110570/FH - Rose Cottage Welsh Newton Common Herefordshire NP25 5RR
    Proposed two storey extension to rear to provide additional domestic accommodation.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-03-07
13. S102335/FH - Newton House Welsh Newton Common Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5RR
    Proposed single storey extension.
    Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-09-09
14. DS081960/F - Broom Farm Welsh Newton Monmouth, Herefordshire NP25 5RL
    Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission DCSE2005/3372/F - visibility splays onto A466.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-07-07
15. DS080611/F - Nythfa Welsh Newton Common Monmouth NP25 5RT
    Proposed replacement of derelict stables with new timber stables.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-03-25
16. DS080261/F - Nythfa Welsh Newton Common Monmouth NP25 5RT
    Raising roof level to provide roof space accommodation and utility room.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-01-29
17. DS073435/F - Rosemount Welsh Newton Common Monmouth, Herefordshire NP25 3RR
    Extension of existing storage barn to provide additional animal sheltering facilities.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-10-25
18. DS063799/F - The Old Blacksmiths Shop Welsh Newton Monmouth, Herefordshire NP25 5RN
    Conversion of and alterations to a period rural building to create a residential dwelling.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-11-16
19. DS062994/F - Bracken Hill Welsh Newton Common Monmouth, Herefordshire NP25 5RT
    Change of use of existing studio/workshop to holiday let.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-09-05
20. DS062585/L - Broom Farm Welsh Newton Monmouth, Herefordshire NP5 3RL
    Refurbishment, external and internal alterations.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-08-10

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A brief summary of Welsh Newton in Herefordshire

Welsh Newton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border, extending towards Monmouthshire. It is distinct from other locations with similar names, such as Newton in Clodock Parish and Newton Leominster. Notably, its postal address is linked to Wales, with Monmouth designated as its post town, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 192 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Welsh Newton show an average sale price of £374,736, 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 Welsh Newton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Welsh Newton includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Welsh Newton 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 Welsh Newton

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Welsh Newton. Of these, 0% were approved.

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 Welsh Newton.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

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