How long do planning decisions take near Wharton?

The average planning decision time near Wharton is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wharton?

The most common type of planning application near Wharton is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wharton?

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Wharton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wharton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

District: Leominster

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wharton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wharton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wharton.

P242711/FH - Wharton View Hereford Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0NX
Proposed detached carport and store.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-20
P023597/H - Sites From Newlands Reservoir Newlands Drive Leominster To Dinmore Reservoir Hope under Dinmore Hererfordshire
Various 6 meter sections of hedgerows to be removed and replaced to allow installation of new water pipe line.
Status: Undecided | Type: Hedgerow Removal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-11-06

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A brief summary of Wharton in Herefordshire

Wharton is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England. It sits within the Leominster district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wharton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wharton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 6 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 Wharton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wharton. The average decision time was 56 days.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wharton were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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