How long do planning decisions take near Westhide?

The average planning decision time near Westhide is 48 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 Westhide?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westhide?

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

How can I track planning applications near Westhide?

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Westhide, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westhide, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Westhide

Westhide is a small village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 5.25 miles northeast of Hereford. As of the 2001 UK Census, the population was 79, and it is part of the Withington Group Parish Council, which also includes Preston Wynne and Withington. Nestled on hilly farmland, Westhide is situated near Shucknall Hill, offering a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to agricultural development or residential projects in the area.

Population: 61 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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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 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westhide based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

26 planning applications found near Westhide.

P243165/F - Land and farm buildings at Townsend Farm Westhide Herefordshire
Proposed demolition of existing farm buildings and erection of six dwellings, garages, drainage and related landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-10
P233390/F - Old Vicarage Westhide Hereford HR1 3RQ
Proposed erection of one self-build dwelling and associated works including access, garaging, landscaping and drainage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-16
P233183/PA7 - Lower Farm Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Prior notification for alterations to storage of animal feed and agricultural machinery barn.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-25
P230493/F - Land West of Townsend Farmhouse Westhide Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed residential conversion of Dutch barn with associated lean-tos, retention of a second barn for garage and demolition of the remaining adjoining agricultural buildings with associated l
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-14
P214030/F - Land West of Townsend Farmhouse Westhide Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed dwelling & garage / workshop.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-11
P210820/FH - Townsend Farmhouse, Townsend Farm Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 202505 (Proposed replacement outbuilding) - changes to outbuilding design
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-19
P210605/L - Poolhead Cottage Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
The proposed work is to re-thatch the existing roof to exactly how it is now.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-24
P211039/FH - Upper House Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed floor extension to create additional living space and first floor bedroom extension over existing ground floor enclosure to side of existing house and new pitched roof to replace bay window
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-08
P202505/FH - Townsend Farmhouse, Townsend Farm Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed replacement outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-02
P202506/L - Townsend Farmhouse, Townsend Farm Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed replacement outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-02
P170944/PA1 - Lower Farm Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Replace existing extension with a new extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the dwellinghouse by 3.5 and 7 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extension is 4 metres and the
Status: Approved | Type: Home Notification - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-03-13
P141034/HN - The Salt Pot Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RG
Proposed single storey extension which extend beyond the rear wall of the dwelling by 4.6 metres. The maximum height of the enlarged part ofthe dwelling is 3.4 metres and the height of the eaves of th
Status: Approved | Type: Householder Notification | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-04-07
P131585/F - Westhide Court Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Resurface farm track with tarmac.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-06-27
P130950/FH - 2 New Cottage Westhide Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Erection of sun room to rear and erection of garage/workshop
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-06-13
S113542/F - Westhide Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Construction of farm access road (part retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-01-05
CE091520/F - The Salt Pot Westhide Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3RG
Vehicular access from road (classification - generally less than 4m wide) into garden/orchard area south side of property to facilitate safer vehicular access to property.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-08-13
DCE061466/A - Adjacent To C1131 Opposite Ent Westhide Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Projecting finger post sign
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-06-08
DCC032558/F - 1 New Cottages Westhide Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed detached garage, workshop and office and change of use of agricultural land to residential
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-08-14
DCC031480/F - 1 New Cottages Westhide Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed detached garage/workshop and office room, change of use of 4.0m. wide strip of land from agricultural to residential.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-06-10
DCC031478/F - 1 New Cottages Westhide Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3RQ
Proposed two storey extension and rebuild utility/wc.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-05-14

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A brief summary of Westhide in Herefordshire

Property prices in Westhide 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 Westhide a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westhide includes 5 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 Westhide

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Westhide. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westhide were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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