How long do planning decisions take near Ardens Grafton?

The average planning decision time near Ardens Grafton is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ardens Grafton?

The most common type of planning application near Ardens Grafton is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ardens Grafton, Warwickshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ardens Grafton, Warwickshire.

Warwickshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ardens Grafton are administered by Stratford On Avon District Council. View the full Stratford On Avon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ardens Grafton

Ardens Grafton is a quaint hamlet in the Stratford-on-Avon District of Warwickshire, located approximately 4 miles east of Alcester. Characterised by its picturesque houses made from local stone and tiled roofs, the village also features notable timber-framed buildings like 'Manor Cottage' and 'Chapel House' with thatched roofs. Historically significant, it was recorded as Grafton Inferior in 1347, reflecting its rich heritage that may influence local planning applications and development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £341,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ardens Grafton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ardens Grafton.

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 Ardens Grafton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Ardens Grafton.

- 1 Manor Barns Ardens Grafton Alcester B49 6DR
-T1: beech hedge with self-setprivet and ivy inter grown (26.4 metres long) - Reduce height of overgrown hedge from 4.4 metres to 2.8 metres (36% reduction) to just below previous 3 metre reduction po
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-12-01
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24/03090/TREE - 1 Manor Barns Ardens Grafton Alcester B49 6DR
-T1: beech hedge with self-setprivet and ivy inter grown (26.4 metres long) - Reduce height of overgrown hedge from 4.4 metres to 2.8 metres (36% reduction) to just below previous 3 metre reduction po
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-12-01
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- STREET RECORD Coxs Walk Ardens Grafton
-T1 sycamore - Lift crown to give 4-5metre clearance over the highway. Crown thin by 20% and sever ivy, leaving a 1 metre section of lower stem clear of ivy. (Alternative specification of works agreed
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-11-02
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- Grafton Cottage Ardens Grafton Alcester B49 6DR
-T1 conifer - Fell. -T2 conifer - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-08-30
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- Old Well Cottage Ardens Grafton Alcester B49 6DR
-G1, Group of conifers - reduce height from approximately 6 metres, to approximately 3 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-08-12
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- Three Gables Ardens Grafton Alcester B49 6DR
-G1 cypress conifers - Reduce height by approximately 3 metres, pruning back to previous reduction points. -G2 beech - Reduce height by approximately 1 metre.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-15
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A brief summary of Ardens Grafton in Warwickshire

Property prices in Ardens Grafton show an average sale price of £341,530, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ardens Grafton a particularly low-crime area.

Ardens Grafton 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 Ardens Grafton includes 6 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 Ardens Grafton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ardens Grafton. The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ardens Grafton were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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