Churchstoke, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Churchstoke, Powys.
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Planning applications in Churchstoke are administered by Powys County Council. View the full Powys County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Churchstoke
Churchstoke is a village and electoral ward in Montgomeryshire, Powys, located in the scenic southeast of the Vale of Montgomery. Nestled near the confluence of the rivers Caebitra and Camlad, the village is surrounded by notable hills including Todleth, Roundton, and Corndon. With a population of 708 as of the 2011 census, Churchstoke is in close proximity to the town of Montgomery, making it a notable location for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,674 (2021) · Area: 5430.8 km²
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- LSOA: Powys 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Churchstoke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Churchstoke.
- 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 Churchstoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Churchstoke.
- - Chasley Fields Estate Hall Bank Churchstoke Montgomery SY15 6EN
Erection of a silage clamp and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Pinewood Churchstoke Montgomery Powys SY15 6SR
Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of a replacement dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Phase 3 And 4 Maes Chwarae Churchstoke Montgomery Powys
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 of planning approval 22/1981/REM
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Churchstoke in Powys
Churchstoke is a village and electoral ward in Montgomeryshire, Powys, located in the scenic southeast of the Vale of Montgomery. Nestled near the confluence of the rivers Caebitra and Camlad, the village is surrounded by notable hills including Todleth, Roundton, and Corndon. With a population of 708 as of the 2011 census, Churchstoke is in close proximity to the town of Montgomery, making it a notable location for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,674 (2021 estimate).
Churchstoke covers an area of approximately 5430.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Churchstoke show an average sale price of £303,422, 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 Churchstoke a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Churchstoke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Spy Wood & Aldress Dingle SSSI; 2 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, Churchstoke 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 Churchstoke
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Churchstoke. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 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 Churchstoke.
The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Churchstoke were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.