How long do planning decisions take near Westbrook?

The average planning decision time near Westbrook is 113 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 Westbrook?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westbrook?

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

How can I track planning applications near Westbrook?

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Westbrook, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westbrook, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Westbrook

Dorstone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England. The area features a local church and a public house with a restaurant, making it a charming community hub. Renowned for its stunning scenery, Dorstone offers excellent opportunities for hillwalking and horseback riding. The village falls within the catchment area for Fairfield Secondary School and had a population of 401 as of 2011, providing a quaint yet vibrant setting for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

30 planning applications found near Westbrook.

P253352/BGP - Land at Westbrook Manor Westbrook Herefordshire
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 251423
Status: Undecided | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-26
P252725/XA2 - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 & 7 attached to Listed Building Cosent 250710
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-21
P251423/F - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Installation of a 24.6 kW solar array and associated works. (For BGP application see 253352)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-11
P250709/FH - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Proposed minor alterations to include a reconfigured basement, new bathrooms, roof lights and external doors to the Manor House and anew window, rainwater goods and an external balustrade to th
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
P250710/L - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Proposed minor alterations to include a reconfigured basement, new bathrooms, roof lights and external doors to the Manor House and anew window, rainwater goods and an external balustrade to th
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
P242432/F - 1 Westbrook Barns, The Dairy Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Change of use of former agricultural land to amenity siting of timber constructed summer house on land owned as part of 1 Westbrook barn. The proposed works include planting hedgerows along th
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-07
P241932/L - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
To replace a defective floor beam and lintel with new steel members and to reinstate the timber and plaster encasement.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-29
P212263/L - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Proposal to vary the internal layout and to provide details of the proposed breathable insulation.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-03
P204537/F - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Proposed general purpose agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-19
P204232/FH - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Proposed for variation of condition 2 of planning permission. 192749/FH (Conversion of an existing ancillary domestic barn into an annex containing additional living accommodation to main dwe
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-02
P204234/XA2 - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 5 6 & 9 attached to Listed Building Consent 192863.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-02
P201904/PA4 - Land NW of Westbrook Court Nr Hay on Wye Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Proposed change of use of existing agricultural building to 1 dwellinghouse.
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-06-17
P200410/XA2 - Land at East View Westbrook Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 attached to planning permision 192769.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-02-07
- Land adjacent to dismantled railway line South of Westbrook Court Dorstone Herefordshire
Proposed general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-09-10
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P193187/F - Land adjacent to dismantled railway line South of Westbrook Court Dorstone Herefordshire
Proposed general purpose agricultural building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-09-09
P192863/L - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Conversion of an existing ancillary domestic barn into an annex containing additional living accommodation to main dwelling.(For DOC 34 5 6 & 9 see 204234)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-12
P192749/FH - Westbrook Manor Westbrook Hereford Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Conversion of an existing ancillary domestic barn into an annex containing additional living accommodation to main dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-12
P192769/F - East View Westbrook Herefordshire HR3 5SY
Conversion of two redundant former agricultural buildings into self contained holiday lets (For DOC 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 see 200410).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-11
- Westbrook Court Westbrook Hereford
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P180193/F (Proposed erection of 5 single bed holiday chalets and associated parking). To reduce the size of each holiday chalet.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-17
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P192143/F - Westbrook Court Westbrook Hereford
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P180193/F (Proposed erection of 5 single bed holiday chalets and associated parking). To reduce the size of each holiday chalet.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-16

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A brief summary of Westbrook in Herefordshire

Property prices in Westbrook show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Westbrook a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westbrook includes 10 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 Westbrook

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Westbrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.

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

With an average of 113 days, decisions near Westbrook take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Westbrook were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 7% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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