How long do planning decisions take near Widemarsh?

The average planning decision time near Widemarsh is 60 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 Widemarsh?

The planning approval rate near Widemarsh is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Widemarsh?

The most common type of planning application near Widemarsh is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Widemarsh?

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Widemarsh, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Widemarsh, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Widemarsh

Widemarsh, located in Herefordshire, is part of the West Midlands and is governed by a series of electoral divisions and wards established following the Local Government Act of 1972. Each division and ward has an associated number of elected councillors, reflecting the area’s local governance structure and providing insight into community representation for those researching planning applications in the region.

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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: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 010B

Crime Statistics

176 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 53
anti-social-behaviour: 34
shoplifting: 32
criminal-damage-arson: 15
public-order: 13
other-theft: 10
drugs: 7
possession-of-weapons: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
burglary: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Widemarsh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Widemarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Widemarsh.

P260924/FH - 33 Holmer Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9RX
Demolition of existing single storey lean-to extension and replacementwith new single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-27
P260591/F - Unit 11b And 11c Holmer Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9RX
Installation of new cladding to roofs including new valley and perimeter gutters to suit
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
P260232/F - Hereford Leisure Centre 37-39 Holmer Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9UD
Siting of two, 40 foot, shipping containers to provide workshop and storage in connection with the use of land as a cycle track.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
- Unit 11b And 11c Holmer Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9RX
Installation of new cladding to roofs including new valley and perimeter gutters to suit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
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P260194/F - Hereford City Sports Club Grandstand Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9NG
Installation of a water filling station in existing car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
- Hereford Leisure Centre 37-39 Holmer Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9UD
Siting of two, 40 foot, shipping containers to provide workshop and storage in connection with the use of land as a cycle track.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Hereford City Sports Club Grandstand Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9NG
Installation of a water filling station in existing car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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P252582/AM - The Brookfield School Grandstand Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9NG
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 211357 (Proposed new detached building to the western end of the site, new sports hall building and extensions and alterations to exist
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-13
- Land East of B & Q Holmer Road Hereford HR4 9SH
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 233121 (A new build 2 storey Community Diagnostics Centre incorporating specialist radiology diagnostics spaces, consultation rooms, admin, staff
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-01
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P252833/AM - Land East of B & Q Holmer Road Hereford HR4 9SH
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 233121 (A new build 2 storey Community Diagnostics Centre incorporating specialist radiology diagnostics spaces, consultation rooms,
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
- 96 Newtown Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9RZ
Prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension, brick cladwith a flat roof. The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.80 metres. The maximum height of th
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Widemarsh in Herefordshire

Property prices in Widemarsh show an average sale price of £288,400, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Widemarsh area recorded 176 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Widemarsh has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hereford Central Area, Bulmer Garden Suburb, Widemarsh Common. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Widemarsh

In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Widemarsh. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Widemarsh.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Widemarsh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Widemarsh were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (9), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 11% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

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