Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Whitney-on-Wye
Whitney-on-Wye is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, just 1 mile east of the Welsh border. Situated along the A438 road beside the picturesque River Wye, it lies 16 miles west of Hereford. With a population of 117 as recorded in the 2011 census, the village offers a charming rural setting for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 108 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitney-on-Wye.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitney-on-Wye.
- 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 Whitney-on-Wye based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Whitney-on-Wye.
- P233581/FH - Wyekern Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EW
Proposed demolition of conservatory and shed/single storey extension. Proposed two storey extension, single storey extension and extension of canopy to ground floor and addition of rooflight.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-26 - P224001/F - The Pound Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Proposal to install four rapid electric vehicle charging stations within the car park of The Pound. Four parking spaces will become EV charging bays, along with associated equipment.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-06 - P201700/U - Whitney Sawmill Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EZ
Application for Lawful Development certificate for existing building works by altering and modernisation of working buildings but creating no additional floor space.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-06-01 - P191202/F - Land rear of Wardour House Church Lane Whitney-on-Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Erection of a residential dwelling including a package treatment plant and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-04-02 - P161524/F - Whitney Sawmill Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EZ
Proposed extensions to timber storage shed, open sided wood store and to log bay
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-05-10 - P150098/O - Land to rear of Wardour House Whitney-on-Wye Herefordshire
Site for two storey three bedroom residential property.
Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-01-14 - P122038/A - Church Barn Farm Shop Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EH
2 advertisement hoardings
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2013-05-02 - N122610/AM - Boat Inn Whitney-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Proposed Non Material Amendment to planning permission DMN/112243/F (Proposed two-storey guest/staff accommodation) - change of window anddoor material from timber to PVC.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-09-25 - N121120/A - Church Barn Farm Shop Whitney On Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Two advertising hoardings (retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-15 - N120551/FH - The Pound Whitney On Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Construction of garden store/covered seating area.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-02-20 - N112243/F - Boat Inn Whitney Village Road Whitney On Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Proposed two storey guest/staff accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-08-24 - N111856/F - Church Barn Whitney On Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Change of use of part of Church Barn from farm shop (A1 retail) to Cafe (A3).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-08-03 - N102801/F - Church Barn Whitney On Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Change of use from redundant outbuilding to farm shop, alterations to existing access & formation of car park, installation of a new septic tank & associated soakaways.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-10-28 - N102054/F - Church Barn Whitney On Wye Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Change of use from redundant out building to farm shop, alterations toexisting access and formation of car park, installation of new septic tank and associated soakaways.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2010-09-13 - DCN073513/F - Field Opposite The Pound Whitney-On-Wye Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Change of use of agricultural field to camp site and erection of single storey equipment store/shower and toilet facilities.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-10-25 - DCN072136/F - Whitney Sawmills Old Station Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6EZ
Proposed new timber-drying store
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-06-24 - DCN071472/F - Field Opposite The Pound / Boa Whitney-On-Wye Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6EH
Proposed dual use agricultural equipment store/w.c. shower block and drying area.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-05-15 - DCN071282/U - Whitney Sawmill Old Station Yard Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6EZ
Existing operation for Building A and D used for the controlled & monitored drying and preparation of cut timber. Buildings B&C used as sawmills. Buildings E used for the design & manufacture of j
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-04-16 - DCN071284/F - Whitney Sawmill Old Station Yard Whitney-On-Wye, Hereford, Here HR3 6EZ
Change of use from B8 (former railway land), latterly timber yard to B1 (business)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-04-16 - DCN033940/F - Court Bungalow Whitney-On-Wye Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6HS
Replacement dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-12-22
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A brief summary of Whitney-on-Wye in Herefordshire
Whitney-on-Wye is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, just 1 mile east of the Welsh border. Situated along the A438 road beside the picturesque River Wye, it lies 16 miles west of Hereford. With a population of 117 as recorded in the 2011 census, the village offers a charming rural setting for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 108 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Whitney-on-Wye show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Whitney-on-Wye a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whitney-on-Wye includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Whitney-on-Wye
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Whitney-on-Wye. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitney-on-Wye may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Whitney-on-Wye slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whitney-on-Wye were outline applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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