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PO Box 230
Blueschool House
Blueschool Street
Hereford
HR1 2ZB

Office Tel No: 01432 260386
Email: planning_enquiries@herefordshire.gov.uk

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Planning

The planning service is led by Andrew Ashcroft, Assistant Director Economic, Environment and Cultural Services.

The council has a duty to manage the development and use of land and buildings within Herefordshire. The aims of the planning service are to help protect the amenity and environment of Herefordshire, while promoting economic growth through high quality, sustainable development.

In this section, you will find further details of these planning services and frequently asked questions.


Planning applications

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Find out whether you need planning permission, how to apply, how to make objections and find out about the planning committee.

Planning policy

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Find out about land us planning policies including the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) and Local Development Framework (LDF).

Planning enforcement

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How to inform us of an unauthorised development.

Conservation

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Download maps of conservation areas and find out about listed buildings, archaeology, landscape and biodiversity.

Minerals and waste

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Find out about planning matters related to minerals and waste.

Building control

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Apply for building regulations approval and find out about street numbering and naming for new developments.

Planning FAQs

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Frequently asked questions about all aspects of planning, including planning applications, planning development in a conservation area, and planning permission associated with trees.

Planning public notices

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Find details of planning matters subject to a public notice.
Last Updated: 03 February 12
 
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