FOI release

Timescales for Planning Decisions Involving Boundary Disputes (2015–Present)

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference EIR2025/02448

Received 12 December 2025

Published 18 December 2025

Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding planning applications submitted to Herefordshire Council since 2015 that involved boundary related disputes or ownership issues.

Specifically, I would like to know:

1) The maximum, minimum, and average timescales for issuing a decision notice on planning applications where boundary disputes or land ownership concerns were identified or considered by planning officers.

2) If available, any accompanying explanation of factors that typically influence delays or extended decision periods in such cases.

Response

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding planning applications submitted to Herefordshire Council since 2015 that involved boundary related disputes or ownership issues.

Specifically, I would like to know:

1) The maximum, minimum, and average timescales for issuing a decision notice on planning applications where boundary disputes or land ownership concerns were identified or considered by planning officers.

Answer: This information is not held. The Service area have advised they do not record this information.

 
2) If available, any accompanying explanation of factors that typically influence delays or extended decision periods in such cases.

Answer: N/A

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