Widower Battles Planning Refusal to Replace Leylandii Hedge with Fence Sunday, July 20, 2025 planning hedge leylandii fence appeal ledbury landscaping regulation screening council A widower is challenging a planning decision after being denied permission to replace his towering Leylandii hedge with a fence. Dr Mike Ralph, a retired engineer from New Street, Ledbury, sought approval last autumn to swap … Read More
Expansion of Ledbury Town Extension Proposal Sparks Criticism as 'Predatory' Monday, July 14, 2025 ledbury herefordshire housing development vistry affordablehousing planning community environment expansion Plans to significantly enlarge a proposed housing development near Ledbury in Herefordshire have drawn sharp criticism from local officials and residents alike. Vistry Homes, the parent company of Bovis Homes and Linden … Read More
Popular Rural Motor Rally Faces Opposition Over Environmental Concerns Sunday, June 22, 2025 motorrally ledbury ruralroads environment landscape wyevalley malvernhills cheltenhammotorclub planning herefordshire The Hills Ford Stages, a well-loved motor rally running across rural roads near Ledbury, is encountering opposition from environmental groups concerned about potential harm to the region’s prized scenic landscapes. Scheduled … Read More
New Farm Shop Proposed Near Busy A417 Roundabout in Herefordshire Monday, June 16, 2025 farmshop herefordshire ledbury a417 planning localproduce community development agriculture retail Plans have been submitted for a new farm shop adjacent to the busy A417 roundabout in Herefordshire. The proposal involves installing a modular building at the junction of A438 Hereford Road and A417 Leadon Way, just west of … Read More
Anger Over £25K Study Aiming to Boost Ledbury Tourism Monday, May 26, 2025 ledbury tourism farmersmarket economy herefordshire stkatherinessquare marketdevelopment localbusiness publicspace community Ledbury, a market town in Herefordshire, recently unveiled the results of a £25,000 study focused on enhancing its local tourism industry. However, this initiative has sparked frustration among some residents who feel the … Read More