Pembridge, Arrow, Walnut Tree Cottage East Street Pembridge Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9HB

Determination Made P260893/K - Works to Trees in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Decision date
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
HR6 9HB
Type
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area

Description

1-Walnut tree in back garden. To remove and to replace with Mulberry Tree- King James variety dating back to 17th century. The existing tree is in unhealthy condition and overhangs the boundaries. It is too large for the small garden and blocks light to property.

3.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#216 of 282

Herefordshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #257 out of 282. 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%).

Herefordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #35 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #50 of 282
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #257 of 282
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #255 of 282
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