How long do planning decisions take near Wootton (HR3)?

The average planning decision time near Wootton (HR3) is 59 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 Wootton (HR3)?

The planning approval rate near Wootton (HR3) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wootton (HR3)?

The most common type of planning application near Wootton (HR3) is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wootton (HR3)?

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Wootton (HR3), Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wootton (HR3), Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wootton (HR3) 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: £320,706 (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 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wootton (HR3).

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 Wootton (HR3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

28 planning applications found near Wootton (HR3).

P253114/XA2 - Land at Spring Grove Farm Wootton Lane Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission P243063
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
P251389/FH - The Crossing Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Proposed garage
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-01
P250675/BGP - Land at Upper Wootton Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 241306
Status: Approved | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-18
P250485/XA2 - Land at Upper Wootton Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,4,5 & 10 of planning permission 241306
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-07
- Spring Grove West Wootton Lane Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Variation of condition 1 permission 224306/RM (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 221906 (Outline application with all matters save access reserved for the erectio
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28
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P243063/RM - Spring Grove West Wootton Lane Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Variation of condition 1 permission 224306/RM (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 221906 (Outline application with all matters save access reserved f
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-28
P242242/XA2 - Land adjacent to Lower Wootton Farm Wootton Lane Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission 213944
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-02
P241394/RM - Land at Spring Grove Farm Wootton Lane Herefordshire
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission 224306 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 221906 (Outline application with all matters save a
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-25
P241306/F - Land at Upper Wootton Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Proposed five dwellings with detached garages (For DOC 3,4,5 & 10 see 250485) (For BGP see 250675)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-10
P240621/XA2 - Land at Spring Grove Farm Wootton Lane Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission 233163.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-05
P233163/RM - Land at Spring Grove Farm Wootton Lane Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission 224306 (Outline application with all matters save access reserved for the erection of 3 dwellinghouses with garages and access off pri
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-24
- Ross Cottage Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PT
Removal of several dead ash trees with ash die back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-06
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P232985/K - Ross Cottage Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PT
Removal of several dead ash trees with ash die back
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-05
P231879/PA4 - Upper Wootton Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Prior approval for the proposed change of use of four agricultural buildings and their curtilage to create five dwellings (2x large and 3x small) and associated building works.
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-15
P224306/RM - Land at Spring Grove Farm Wootton Lane Almelely Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 221906 (Outline application with all matters save access reserved for the erection of 3 dwellinghouses with garages a
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-11
P222858/XA2 - Land adjacent to Lower Wootton Farm Wootton Lane Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Application for the discharge of details reserved by Condition 10 attached to Outline Planning Permission 204136
Status: Refused | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-02
P221906/O - Land at Spring Grove Farm Wootton Lane Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Outline application with all matters save access reserved for the erection of 3 dwellinghouses with garages and access off private road.
Status: Approved | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-20
P213944/RM - Land adjacent to Lower Wootton Farm Wootton Lane Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Reserved matters following outline approval 204136 - Erection of a single dwelling house, garage and access with all matters reserved save access. (For DOC 2 see 242242)
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-21
P211670/F - Spring Grove Farmhouse Almeley Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Retrospective extension to rear of current dwelling and change of use of land from agricultural to residential curtilage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-06-17
P204571/O - Land at Lower Wootton Farm Wootton Lane Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6PX
Outline planning application for the erection of 4 - 6 dwellings with garages and continued access from existing access off private road.
Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-25

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A brief summary of Wootton (HR3) in Herefordshire

Wootton (HR3) is a settlement located in Herefordshire, England.

Property prices in Wootton (HR3) 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 Wootton (HR3) a particularly low-crime area.

Wootton (HR3) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Almeley. 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 Wootton (HR3) includes 11 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 Wootton (HR3)

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wootton (HR3). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wootton (HR3) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Wootton (HR3) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wootton (HR3) were outline applications (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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