How long do planning decisions take near Withington?

The average planning decision time near Withington is 65 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 Withington?

The planning approval rate near Withington is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Withington?

The most common type of planning application near Withington is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Withington, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Withington, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Withington

Withington is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Hereford. This charming locality, identified by the grid reference SO563431, offers a blend of rural living and community spirit, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.

Population: 1,721 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Withington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Withington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

76 planning applications found near Withington.

P261568/FH - 9 Vine Tree Close Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QW
Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with single-storeyextension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-11
P253556/L - Green Cottage Lock Lane Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
Removal of thatched roof on the store, right hand side of cottage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-22
P260629/FH - The Haven Lock Lane Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
Erection of a detached timber carport providing two covered parking bays and an integrated enclosed storage space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
- The Haven Lock Lane Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
Erection of a detached timber carport providing two covered parking bays and an integrated enclosed storage space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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P260091/K - The Steppes Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3PZ
T1 - Apple tree, Fell and replant. Old tree mostly over hedge, poor fruit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
P260214/J - Sylvan Duke Street Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QD
T1 - Silver birch - located at front of property - crown reduction of approx. 2.5m height and 1.5m spread - remove lowest limb - overall reduction to maintain smaller form and reduce risk of failur
Status: Refused | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
- Sylvan Duke Street Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QD
T1 - Silver birch - located at front of property - crown reduction of approx. 2.5m height and 1.5m spread - remove lowest limb - overall reduction to maintain smaller form and reduce risk of failure
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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P260068/K - Steeple House Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
T1: Walnut - reduce the crown by approx 20% leaving tree at approx 14m tall. Removal of side growth in by approx 2m. Removing all deadwood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
- Steeple House Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
T1: Walnut - reduce the crown by approx 20% leaving tree at approx 14m tall. Removal of side growth in by approx 2m. Removing all deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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- The Steppes Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3PZ
T1 - Apple tree, Fell and replant. Old tree mostly over hedge, poor fruit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-08
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P253331/XA2 - Land at Withies Close Withington Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 251405
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-18
P253072/XA2 - Field West of Oldhall House Veldo Lane Withington HR1 3QD
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 & 7 attached to planning permission 182818 and Condition 7 attached to planning permission 214331
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
- Field West of Oldhall House Veldo Lane Withington HR1 3QD
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 & 7 attached to planning permission 182818 and Condition 7 attached to planning permission 214331
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-16
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P252941/F - Stone House Lock Lane Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
Change of use of an agricultural yard and buildings to Use Class E(g) (iii) and associated development (part retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
- The Steppes Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3PZ
T1,T2,T3 & T4 - Apple trees - action prune back to previous pruning points. T5 - group of Sweet Chestnut trees - remove one major dead stem and shorten minor laterals so as to clear BT lines and bring
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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P252700/K - The Steppes Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3PZ
T1,T2,T3 & T4 - Apple trees - action prune back to previous pruning points. T5 - group of Sweet Chestnut trees - remove one major dead stem and shorten minor laterals so as to clear BT lines and
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-15
P251405/F - Land at Withies Close Withington Herefordshire HR1 3PS
Erection of a replacement fence.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-02
- Land at Withies Close Withington Herefordshire HR1 3PS
Erection of a replacement fence.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-12
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P250480/V - 19 Farndon Rise Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3PU
Certificate of lawful use for proposed formation of habitable rooms inroofspace with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-06
P243199/K - Green Cottage Withington Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3QE
T1: Cypress x4 - sectionally dismantle down to leave as near ground level as possible. T2: Sycamore and Common Yew - Sectionally dismantledown to as near ground level as possible Grind out the remai
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-17

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A brief summary of Withington in Herefordshire

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

Withington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Withington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Withington includes 2 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 Withington

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Withington. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Withington.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Withington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Withington were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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