How long do planning decisions take near Wood End?

The average planning decision time near Wood End is 63 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 Wood End?

The planning approval rate near Wood End is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wood End?

The most common type of planning application near Wood End is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wood End?

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Wood End, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wood End, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £356,212 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 019C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wood End.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wood End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

34 planning applications found near Wood End.

- Barn at The Moorend Ashperton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 of planning permission 242723
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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P251550/PA7 - Tuston Farm House Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RT
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
P251856/FH - Spring Grove Farm Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Proposed erection of a flat roof dormer
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
P250117/XA2 - Wisteria Cottage Woodend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 241982
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-02
P242767/U - Little Tuston Woodend Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of the annexe as a single dwelling house
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
- Little Tuston Woodend Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the use of the annexe as a single dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
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P242169/PA7 - The Moorend Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RU
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural building for hay/machinery building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-16
P241983/L - Wisteria Cottage Woodend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Proposed detached car port with studio and WC.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-06
P241982/FH - Wisteria Cottage Woodend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Proposed detached car port with studio and WC (For DOC 3 see 250117)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-06
P222999/PA7 - The Moorend Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RU
Prior approval for agricultural hay/machinery building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-06
P212011/F - Little Tuston Woodend Herefordshire HR8 2RS
ON HOLD DUE TO PHOSPHATES - Proposed change of use of existing annexe to a separate C3 residentialdwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-16
P200539/XA2 - Tuston Farm House Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RT
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 5 6 & 8 attached to planning permission 192073.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-30
P192073/F - Tuston Farm House Ashperton Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RT
Proposed erection of three polytunnels (For 4 5 6 & 8 see 200539).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-07
P190452/FH - Walnut Tree Cottage Woodend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Proposed alteration to existing rear extension to extend first floor over
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-02-01
P182100/F - Annexe at Woodend Farm Woodend Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Application for removal of condition 7 of planning permission N072911/F for Conversion of barn to annexe accommodation. To allow annexe to be sold separately.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-11
N121131/FH - The Cottage Woodend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Alterations and extension to existing dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-04-15
N113379/FH - The Cottage Wood End Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-12-02
NE091947/F - Woodend Farm, Woodend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RS
New access from highway to paddock(Retrospective application)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-11-03
DCN073221/L - Barn Adjacent To Woodend Farm Ashperton Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Conversion of barn to ancillary accommodation
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-09-25
DCN072911/F - Woodend Farm Ashperton Herefordshire HR8 2RS
Conversion of barn to annexe accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-08-29

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A brief summary of Wood End in Herefordshire

Wood End is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Wood End show an average sale price of £356,212, 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 Wood End a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wood End includes 8 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 Wood End

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wood End. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Wood End.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Wood End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wood End were amendments (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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