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Planning Application Update: P262019/O – Land to the north of Granary Cottage Credenhill Hereford HR4 7DA – Outline application with all matters reserved, save access, for a development of up to 250 residential dwellings (Use Class C3).

Following our initial informational letter distributed on 20/21 May 2026, Credenhill Parish Council is providing an update regarding the outline planning application P262019/O. The application has now been formally submitted to Herefordshire Council.

While the standard public consultation deadline on the planning portal is listed as 27 August 2026, the Parish Council has secured an extension to ensure it can fully participate in the normal way. Below is an update on how we are handling the review process and addressing recent resident enquiries.

Community Meetings & Timeline Extensions

  • Official Extension Secured: The Parish Council has formally arranged an extension with the Local Authority. We have until 17 September 2026 to submit our official consultee comments.
  • 16th September Meeting Discussion: This extension allows us to discuss the application in depth at our next scheduled Parish Council Meeting on 16 September 2026.
  • No Extraordinary Meetings: Because this extension has been successfully granted, no extraordinary meeting will be called prior to the standard August deadline. The application will be openly reviewed during the September session.

How the Parish Council is Reviewing the Application

  • No Initial Views: The Parish Council has not yet formed a response or initial view on the proposal.
  • Policy Review: We are thoroughly reviewing all technical reports and documents submitted with the application to evaluate whether it complies with local and national planning policies.
  • Prior Representations: The Parish Council has not made any early representations to Herefordshire Council regarding specific issues like traffic, drainage, local services, or the proximity to Stirling Lines. All comments will be formally agreed upon following our September meeting.
  • Pre-Application Clarifications: We are actively scrutinising the evidence base used in the developer’s pre-application advice, including claims regarding the site’s sustainability.

How Residents Can Submit Correspondence

  • Understanding the Scope: This is an “Outline application with all matters reserved, save access, for a development of up to 250 residential dwellings (Use Class C3).” This means detailed elements like the specific layout, appearance, scale, and landscaping of the housing are not being decided at this stage. Instead, the review is strictly focused on the principle of development (building up to 250 homes on this site) and the proposed highway access arrangements. Residents should focus their feedback on these specific matters.
  • Submit to Herefordshire Council First: The Parish Council strongly encourages residents to submit their comments directly to Herefordshire Council in the first instance, aiming for the standard timescales shown on the planning portal.
  • Parish Council Submissions: We warmly welcome correspondence from local residents. You are invited to share your views with us or address councillors directly during the public participation slot at the 16 September meeting.
  • View the Portal: You can look up application 262019 on the Herefordshire Council Planning Search to review all plans, read policy guidance, and submit your official public feedback.

💡 If you would like to share your thoughts with us before the meeting, please email the Parish Council Clerk with your comments clerk@credenhill-pc.gov.uk

Roman Park – Dog Exclusion Order Reminder

In recent weeks we have had a number of complaints from users of the Roman Park about Dogs in the park. There are signs at the entrance to the Roman Park clearly stating that no dogs are allowed. Responsible dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that they only take there dogs where they are legally allowed or have specific permission from the land owner where no public right of way exists.

The village has a weath of areas to exercise dogs freely:

Credenhill Park Woods

Brockhall Quarry – Accessed down Mill Lane

The Green Open Spaces in Dovecote Lane (Not the small play park)

As well as many miles of Public Rights of Way (PROW Map)

The Roman Park is a dedicated sports and recreation facility aimed at children and adults to exercise freely. This policy has been reviewed regularly and is still the Parish Council’s position due to availability of other areas in the village and the cost of installing fencing either in a dedicated area or around all of the play equipment. At present our main objectives are to replace the small childrens play equipment and to install a Multi Use Games Arena on the old Tennis Courts – this has taken a number of years to get to a stage where these projects can be delivered.

We would like to remind residents that there is a Dog Exclusion Order in place at the Roman Park and if we continue to receive reports then we will have no alternative than to request enforcement action where a fixed penalty notice will be issued for £100 or a fine of up to £1000 as per the order set out below:

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New Development – up to 250 Homes North of Granary Cottages

Under the Labour’s new Housing policy, Herefordshire is required to build 27,260 houses by 2046 which means Credenhill will need to supply 285.

You will see below the first draft of a potential new housing development in Credenhill. The local land owner has recently received preplanning application advice from Herefordshire Council, conducted the relevant surveys and is now seeking the views from local residents about the initial ideas. This informal consultation will be open until 15th May. Following this, the applicant will submit a planning application when the formal consultation will start through Herefordshire Council.


Have your say! Full details at www.bbap.co.uk

Link to masterplan: https://www.bbap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P03B-PROPOSED-SITE-PLAN-COLOUR-FLATTENED.pdf

Link to Executive Summary : https://www.bbap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Scan2026-04-16_154014.pdf

Link to survey : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5578NKP

Picture of a road closed sign and a diversion sign

Upcoming Works – Crowmoor Lane, Tillington.

See below correspondance received from Herefordshire Council:

I am writing to let you know about some upcoming works which will be taking place on Crowmoor Lane, Tillington.

We anticipate that the works will be taking place during the week commencing Monday 16 February 2026.

Works will be taking place under a road closure, starting on Tuesday 17 February to (and including) Wednesday 25 February 2026. The road will be closed 24/7 each day. Signs will be displayed on the road informing you of the intended start date.

We will be sending out letters to local residents and businesses advising of the works. The letter will also contain a diversion map. I have attached a copy of this for your reference.

If you have any enquiries about the works, please email herefordshiremembers@bblivingplaces.com

A480 Drainage Works – 29th January to 31st January

Please be aware that there will be temporary traffic lights on the A480 scheduled between 29th January & 31st January.

This is for essential highways drainage work to improve the surface water drainage off the A480 and to reduce the risk of flooding to properties along the A480. This scheme has been designed by Credenhill Parish Council and is funded through the drainage grant scheme administered by Herefordshrie Council.

We apologise for any disruption during the works and hope you will understand that these works will significantly improve the lives of residents whos properties have routinely been flooded since 2019.

Please see below location of the works:

2026/2027 Grant Opportunity for Credenhill Organisations

Following approval by the Parish Council we are pleased to share the application form and a copy of our policy/procedure in relation to section 137 grants which local organisations can apply for.

The current round of applications for the 2026/2027 Financial Year will need to be completed with all required backup paperwork (as detailed in the policy) by 31st March 2026 for consideration at the Credenhill Parish Council meeting in April.

If a need should arise during the rest of the year, then the Parish Council will consider other applications on a case by case basis.

If you have any questions or need further information then please do not hesitate to us.

Policy

Application Form