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Planning in Whitbourne

Only 5 decisions near Whitbourne in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitbourne in the last 24 months, from Herefordshire Council's planning register.

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About Whitbourne

Whitbourne is a picturesque village located in Eastern Herefordshire, England, along the banks of the River Teme and near the A44. With a population of around 400 residents, it is adjacent to Bringsty Common and the Worcestershire border. The village features a Welsh Water pumping station that serves Bromyard and its surrounding areas, which experienced flooding in July 2007, highlighting the need for careful planning and infrastructure management in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 760 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Property prices in Whitbourne show an average sale price of £294,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitbourne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitbourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Whitbourne has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitbourne 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitbourne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Whitbourne.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitbourne?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Whitbourne.
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