Planning
The Parish Council works hard to ensure that new development in Fownhope is suitable for the beautiful natural environment we’re so privileged to enjoy.
Position Statement on Dark Skies & Artificial Lighting
The Wye Valley National Landscape Partnership has adopted a Position Statement on Dark Skies & Artificial Lighting. For development proposals to be compatible with the Wye Valley AONB Management Plan, they should be compatible with the relevant position statements and guidance. Therefore it’s helpful to refer to this new Position…
Keep readingNeighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2031
If you are considering submitting a planning application, we would like to ask that you consider the Fownhope Neighbourhood Plan before submitting your plans.
Keep readingPlanning applications
To find out more about the current planning applications within the village click the button below to visit the Herefordshire Council website. For further planning application searches, including ‘decided’ applications, click the button below. If you are considering submitting a planning application, we would like to ask that you consider…
Keep readingNeighbourhood Development Plan Review
Public consultation events to consider whether we should review our Neighbourhood Development Plan have now ended. However, you can view the information that was available at the meetings from the links below. Please then complete and return the questionnaire. Consultation Slides (Powerpoint) Consultation Slides (Video) Questionnaire – please complete after…
Keep readingTree work
If you live within the Conservation Area you will need to contact Herefordshire Council planning department at least 6 weeks before working on any trees on your property. Fownhope Parish Council will be asked to comment on the application and will obtain advice from our Tree Warden. We might visit…
Keep readingNew Development on Common Hill Road
The Parish Council has received the following schedule from MF Freemans that gives the dates for various sections of work at the new development on Common Hill Lane. We are informed that the dates have been booked with Herefordshire Council and confirmation received that the dates are acceptable. We will receive a more detailed breakdown…
Keep readingAffordable Housing in Fownhope
There are five affordable housing units currently being constructed as part of the Mill Field Development. If you wish to apply for one of the properties, interest needs to be lodged with the Housing Development Team at Herefordshire Council. This can be done by sending an email to: housingdevelopment@herefordshire.gov.uk . The…
Keep readingCommunity Land Trust
What is a Community Land Trust (CLT)? To quote from the CLT Handbook, “A CLT is set up by the community and for the community. The members of the CLT will control it, and the assets can only be sold or developed in a manner which benefits the local community”. …
Keep readingHousing Needs Survey
In 2018 we conducted a new Housing Needs Survey for Fownhope, funded via a grant successfully obtained from Herefordshire Council. We were keen for as many people as possible to complete the survey, whether a resident of Fownhope, someone who works in Fownhope but lives elsewhere or those who may…
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