Bicton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bicton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bicton are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bicton

Bicton is a quaint hamlet located within the Croft and Yarpole parish in Herefordshire, England. Positioned at a crossroads, it lies to the south of Yarpole and northeast of Kingsland, making it a notable spot for local planning applications and community developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £321,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bicton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Bicton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bicton.

1. P260638/PA7 - Oaker Wood Leisure Oaker Wood Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PT
   Application for prior notification of forestry track. .
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
2. - Oaker Wood Leisure Oaker Wood Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PT
   Application for prior notification of forestry track. .
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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3. P241512/XA2 - Bicton House Bicton Kingsland, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PR
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 204317.
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-12
4. P204317/F - Land at Bicton House Bicton Kingsland, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PR
   Proposed detached affordable dwelling and garage/workshop. (DOC 3 see 241512)
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-08
5. DCN063378/F - Oaker Wood Kingsland Hereford
   Retrospective planning for existing low ropes course and planning for proposed high ropes course.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-10-08
6. DCN060878/U - Oaker Wood Kingsland Herefordshire
   Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as Outdoor Pursuit Facility
   Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-05-03

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A brief summary of Bicton in Herefordshire

Bicton is a quaint hamlet located within the Croft and Yarpole parish in Herefordshire, England. Positioned at a crossroads, it lies to the south of Yarpole and northeast of Kingsland, making it a notable spot for local planning applications and community developments in the area.

Property prices in Bicton show an average sale price of £321,224, 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 Bicton a particularly low-crime area.

Bicton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yarpole. 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 Bicton includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bicton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Bicton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bicton.

The most common application types near Bicton were outline applications (1).

Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.