29-31 Castle Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NN Data via plota.co.uk

Valid P261884/K - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Date received
29 Jun 2026
Date validated
29 Jun 2026
Postcode
HR1 2NN
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Description

Birch (T1) showing rapid and significant decline (possibly due to last years drought). Large tree for its location and poses a significant risk due to its position over school grounds. Proposed complete removal to ground level. Maple (T2) lower branches encroaching on green house and patio area. Tree also quite unbalanced due to shade from other trees. Propose to crown raise 6 lower branchesand rebalance over extended limbs. … Data via plota.co.uk

Herefordshire
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#218 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Herefordshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #255 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Herefordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #37 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #52 of 292
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #255 of 292
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #265 of 292
90%
Minor dwellings approved
276 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
91 decided
1,389
Total decisions
90 refused in 2025