Castle Frome, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Castle Frome, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Castle Frome

Castle Frome is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 10 miles northeast of Hereford and 5 miles south of the market town of Bromyard. Notably, the village features a church that houses a remarkable Norman font, recognized as one of the finest examples from the Herefordshire school. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, as it combines historical significance with a tranquil rural environment.

Population: 162 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Castle Frome.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Castle Frome based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

20 planning applications found near Castle Frome.

1. P261154/FH - 19 Millend Cottages Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HH
   Removal of redundant storage building and the construction of a detached double garage and garden store
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
2. P250894/FH - Church House Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
   Re-siting of oil tank further from house to comply with new legislation. If replacement tank required due to age, Harlequin 1400 ltr bunded tank or similar is proposed.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-23
3. P250292/L - The Wolverns Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HG
   Proposed alterations to fenestration
   Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-22
4. P192998/XA2 - Town Farm Poultry Unit Castle Frome Ledbury HR8 1HQ
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 6 7 & 8 attached to planning permission 184528
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-08-20
5. P190213/F - Bramleys Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HH
   Application for removal of condition 2 - Occupation of dwellings limited to persons in agricultural, Ref 37908 (Erection of three agricultural workers bungalows with a block of garages for p
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-01-14
6. P184528/F - Town Farm Poultry Unit Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire
   Erection of rural workers dwelling with detached garage and sewage treatment plant (For DOC 3 6 7 & 8 see 192998)
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-12-12
7. P181865/PA7 - The Town Farm Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
   Proposed construction of a winter fill, water storage reservoir for irrigation water.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-05-20
8. P181199/PA7 - The Town Farm Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
   Construction of a winter fill, water storage reservoir for irrigation water.
   Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-04-02
9. P152724/L - Church House Town Farm Road Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
   Two proposed replacement windows.
   Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-09-10
10. P143156/L - Church House Castle Frome Ledbury HR8 1HQ
    Proposed re-roofing of main house
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-10-19
11. N123279/L - Church House Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Re-roof wing of house, replace five brick infills on three sides with windows to match existing, make access through internal wall and replace existing staircase in garage.
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-12-17
12. N122303/L - Flat at Town Farm Castle Frome Herefordshire
    Alterations to main farmhouse and creation of a self contained one bed flat over the adjoining garage building
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-08-14
13. N122302/F - Flat at Town Farm Castle Frome Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Alterations to main farmhouse and creation of a self contained one bed flat over the adjoining garage building
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-08-14
14. N111779/F - Town Farm Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Installation of a 49.4 KWP roof mounted solar photovoltaic array, to be installed on the existing potato store building.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-07-04
15. DCN091244/F - Moorland Farm Castle Froome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HG
    The removal of condition five of planning permission DCNE2008/1750/F and the variation of condition one ensuring that the development commences within one year
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-06-17
16. DCN081653/F - Moorend Farm Castle Frome Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1HG
    Proposed conversion of barn to residential accommodation.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2008-07-01
17. DCN061333/F - Town Farm Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Erect steel framed building for agricultural storage.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-04-23
18. DCN054211/S - Town Farm Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Proposed agricultural storage
    Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2005-12-16
19. DCN010480/L - Church House Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Change of use of redundant barn to offices with small extension
    Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2001-08-01
20. DCN010259/F - Church House Castle Frome Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1HQ
    Change of use of redundant barn to offices with small extension
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2001-08-01

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A brief summary of Castle Frome in Herefordshire

Castle Frome is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, approximately 10 miles northeast of Hereford and 5 miles south of the market town of Bromyard. Notably, the village features a church that houses a remarkable Norman font, recognized as one of the finest examples from the Herefordshire school. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, as it combines historical significance with a tranquil rural environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 162 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Castle Frome includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Birchend SSSI; 18 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 Castle Frome

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Castle Frome. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Castle Frome.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Castle Frome were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 13% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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