How long do planning decisions take near Woolhope?

The average planning decision time near Woolhope is 73 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 Woolhope?

The planning approval rate near Woolhope is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woolhope?

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

How can I track planning applications near Woolhope?

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Woolhope, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolhope, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Woolhope

Woolhope is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, with a population of 486 as recorded in the 2011 census. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Broadmoor Common to the west and a region known as The Nurdens or Upper Woolhope to the northeast, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.

Population: 488 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £320,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 023E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woolhope.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woolhope based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

53 planning applications found near Woolhope.

- 2 Old School House Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QP
T1: Silver Birch - Sectionally dismantle down to leave at as near ground level as possible. T2: Sycamore - thin the crown by about 10- 15%. T3: Cypress - dismantle and fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-03
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P261949/K - 2 Old School House Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QP
T1: Silver Birch - Sectionally dismantle down to leave at as near ground level as possible. T2: Sycamore - thin the crown by about 10- 15%. T3: Cypress - dismantle and fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-02
- Willow Rill Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4RF
Side extension and external rendered finish.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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P260195/FH - Willow Rill Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4RF
Side extension and external rendered finish.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
P250924/FH - The Old Vicarage Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Conversion of detached garage into studio with small extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-19
P242218/J - Land adjacent C1297, opposite Martins Close Woolhope HR1 4QS
T1: Ash - tree is overhanging highway, encroaching/touching nearby house. Reduce branches that are overhanging the property by 3-4m (Option 1). Or Dismantle and fell to ground level (Option 2)
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-29
P242057/K - St Georges Church Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QP
5 DAY NOTICE: T1: Yew - remove the damaged/windblown limb.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-11
P241893/L - The Old Vicarage Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Conversion of the cellar into a habitable room and the replacement of a window with an external door.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-25
P241892/FH - The Old Vicarage Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Conversion of the cellar into a habitable room and the replacement of a window with an external door.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-07-25
- Dappledown Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QP
T1: Walnut - reduce crown by approx 1-2m in order to help give sufficient light to the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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P241636/K - Dappledown Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QP
T1: Walnut - reduce crown by approx 1-2m in order to help give sufficient light to the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-25
P241318/XA2 - Land at The Butchers Arms Woolhope Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5 attached to planning permission 232136.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-20
P240927/AM - Land off Stoney Rise Woolhope Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Proposed Non-material amendment to 202393 (Proposed erection of 6 dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and drainage) - Amendments to windows and bifold doors, remove chimney and m
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-04
P240886/F - Land at Fairlea Woolhope Herefordshire HR1 4QW
Replacement dwelling and associated works
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-28
P240571/K - The Stone Barn Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QR
T1: Silver Birch x 3 - dismantle and fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-28
P240119/FH - The Orchards Woolhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4RF
Proposed two storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-15
P233344/AM - Land off Stoney Rise Woolhope Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 202393 (Proposed erection of 6 dwellings with associated landscaping, parkingand drainage) - change to front apex from part brick and cla
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-17
P233007/F - Fairlea Woolhope Herefordshire HR1 4QW
Replacement dwelling and associated works.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-12
- Land off Stoney Rise Woolhope Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 attached to planning permission 202393.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-20
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P232869/XA2 - Land off Stoney Rise Woolhope Herefordshire HR1 4QR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 attached to planning permission 202393.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-19

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A brief summary of Woolhope in Herefordshire

Property prices in Woolhope show an average sale price of £320,706, 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 Woolhope a particularly low-crime area.

Woolhope has one conservation area within its boundaries: Woolhope. 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 Woolhope includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orchid Bank, Winslow Mill SSSI, Sharpnage Wood SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley. 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 Woolhope

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Woolhope. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Woolhope.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Woolhope were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 19% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 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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