How long do planning decisions take near Winforton?

The average planning decision time near Winforton is 27 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 Winforton?

The planning approval rate near Winforton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Winforton?

The most common type of planning application near Winforton is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Winforton?

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Winforton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winforton, Herefordshire.

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About Winforton

Willersley and Winforton is a civil parish located in west Herefordshire, England, about 14 miles west-northwest of Hereford. It includes the village of Winforton and the hamlet of Willersley, with the nearby market towns of Hay-on-Wye and Kington situated 5 and 6 miles away, respectively. Notably, Winforton was home to the renowned physicist Sir Thomas Ralph Merton during World War II, adding a layer of historical significance to the area.

District: Willersley and Winforton

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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 Winforton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Winforton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

86 planning applications found near Winforton.

P241768/V - Orchard House Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use to site a static caravan within the garden for ancillary accommodationto the main dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-23
P241156/F - The Sun Inn Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EA
The erection of a fresh local produce vending machine with enclosing cabin (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-28
P233216/F - Brick Cottage Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Proposed change of use and retrospective application for builders yard / woodwork joinery workshop.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-02
P223229/F - Land to rear of The Sun Inn Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EA
Proposed development of 1 detached property at the rear of The Sun Inn, with private access.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-02
P223702/FH - 2 The Paddocks Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6FA
Proposed conversion of single storey garage into home-office space
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-04
P223648/FH - 3 The Paddocks Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6FA
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-31
P221398/FH - Goosepool Cottage Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Remove UPVC Utility area at the rear of the property and replace with a single storey pitched roof extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-05-08
P214029/F - Annexe at Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Application for a change of use of our annexe, currently an office andspare room, to offer it as a holiday let.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-28
P213890/PA1 - 4 Paddocks End Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6BP
New Build wanting to extend to the side of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Home Notification - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-25
P210602/FH - Oak Cottage, 1 The Firs Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AL
Proposal to utilise the roof space in the garage by incorporating an external timber staircase, one personnel door and two velux conservation style roof lights.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-17
P210846/F - Courtlands Farm Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EA
Application for variation of a condition 2 of planning permission 174088 (Five dwellings with garages). To allow change of house type toPlot 1.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-02
P210362/FH - Goosepool Cottage Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Removal of existing rear extension. Proposed single and two storey rear extension.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-01
P201463/XA2 - Land at the Annex, Courtlands Farm Winforton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 9 attached to planning permission 184262
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-05-11
P201443/FH - Yew Tree Cottage Winforton Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EA
Proposed two storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-05-10
P200177/F - Fairlands Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Application for variation of a condition 2 ref P172910/F (Take down pole barn and replace with new agricultural building) - to allow height and external changes to building (retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-01-29
P193390/AM - Fairlands Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EB
Proposed Non-material amendment to planning permission 172910- Take down pole barn and replace it with a new agriculture building - apply to add concrete slabs, yorkshire boarding on the gable end,
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-11-06
P193717/XA2 - Land Adjoining Courtlands Farm Winforton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 & 5 attached to planning permission 174088.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-24
P193709/EN - Courtslands Farm Courtlands Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EA
Proposed upgrade of the existing overhead line to low voltage three phase.
Status: Undecided | Type: Electricity Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-21
P193681/F - Land Adjoining Courtlands Farm Winforton Herefordshire
Variation of condition 2 of 174088/F (Five dwellings with garages) amended design.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-10-21
P193233/F - Land at rear of Lynwood Winforton Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6EA
Application for variation of condition 2 of planning permission 181873/F. To allow change of house position to Plot 1.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-09-11

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A brief summary of Winforton in Herefordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Winforton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 4 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 Winforton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Winforton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Winforton.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Winforton were outline applications (2).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

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