Acton Green, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Acton Green, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Acton Green are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Acton Green
Acton Green is a quaint hamlet located in the northeast of Herefordshire, nestled between the towns of Bromyard and Great Malvern. Its rural setting and proximity to these larger towns make it an interesting area for planning applications, offering a blend of serene countryside living with access to essential amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Acton Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acton Green.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Acton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Acton Green.
- P260891/F - Drovers Barn Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AB
Agricultural building and associated hardstanding (partially retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-24 - - Drovers Barn Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AB
Agricultural building and associated hardstanding (partially retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - P241494/FH - Drovers Barn Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AB
Proposed single storey extension
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-13 - P231936/XA2 - The Piggery Woottons Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5, 6, 7, 9,10, 11, 12 and 13 attached to planning permission 220463.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-21 - P224000/FH - Stonehouse Acton Green Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Erection of garden room extension and garage following demolition of existing conservatory and garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-28 - P223328/L - Green House Acton Green Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Part demolition and new garden room extension to a grade 2 listed dwelling. Conversion of existing agricultural store and ancillary remedial works.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-19 - P223327/F - Green House Acton Green Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Part demolition and new garden room extension to a grade 2 listed dwelling. Conversion of existing agricultural store and ancillary remedial works.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-19 - P220463/F - The Wootons Acton Beauchamp Herefordshire WR6 5AB
The erection of 1 no dwelling and associated works. (DOC Cond 5, 6, 7,9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 see 231936)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-18 - P220113/FH - Green House Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Proposed part demolition and new extension to a grade 2 listed dwelling, new double garage/home gym and ancillary works
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-24 - P220114/L - Green House Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Detailed Planning and Listed Building Application for Part Demolition and New Extension to a Grade 2 Listed Dwelling, New Double Garage/Home Gym and Ancillary Works
Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-24 - P213322/O - Mill House, The Wootons Farm Acton Beauchamp Herefordshire WR6 5AB
Proposed new dwelling
Status: Refused | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-14 - P213375/F - Crookshill Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester WR6 5AB
Proposed 2 No. detached 1½ storey cottages.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-23 - P203710/FH - Malvern View Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Proposed front extension to provide new kitchen
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-11-16 - P203902/FH - Stonehouse Acton Green Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Demolition of a garage, conservatory and boot room to the existing house. Alterations to the existing house, construction of a 1 ½ storeyside extension, double garage and associated landscaping wor
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-11-11 - P203126/FH - New House Acton Beauchamp Worcester Herefordshire WR6 5AA
Proposed new drive/ access to replace current shared drive/access.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-24 - P202496/PA4 - Agricultural buildings at Crookshill Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester
Proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to 2. no dwellinghouses, including any building operations reasonably necessaryfor the conversion
Status: Appeal | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-09-06 - P202549/PA4 - The Piggery Woottons Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester WR6 5AB
Prior approval for proposed change of use of agricultural building to a larger dwelling house.
Status: Approved | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-05 - P194190/PA4 - Agricultural building rear of Crookshill Farm Acton Beauchamp Worcester
Prior approval for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for building operations reasonable necessary for the conversion.
Status: Appeal | Type: (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-12-23 - P192150/F - Land at Crooks Hill Farm Acton Beauchamp Herefordshire
Proposed 2 no. detached dwellings
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-06-16 - P181356/O - Land at Crooks Hill Farm B4220 From Halfridge Farm To Hook Lane Acton Beauchamp WR6 5AB
Outline application for the erection of two detached dwellings (with only landscaping matters reserved)
Status: Approved | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-04-10
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A brief summary of Acton Green in Herefordshire
Acton Green is a quaint hamlet located in the northeast of Herefordshire, nestled between the towns of Bromyard and Great Malvern. Its rural setting and proximity to these larger towns make it an interesting area for planning applications, offering a blend of serene countryside living with access to essential amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Acton Green a particularly low-crime area.
Acton Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Acton Green includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Acton Green
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Acton Green. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Acton Green.
With an average of 105 days, decisions near Acton Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Acton Green were full planning applications (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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