Planning officers clear backlog of cases

Herefordshire Council planning officers have managed to clear a backlog of 200 applications during the coronavirus outbreak.

The local planning authority continues to work with officers working remotely.

The council is also getting ready to be able to hold virtual meetigns in future.

“New planning applications are being processed and site notices or neighbour letters will start to be posted in the next week,” a council spokesperson said.

“The team have been working extensively on removing a significant backlog with over 200 decisions recently issued.”