How long do planning decisions take near Croft?

The average planning decision time near Croft is 211 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 Croft?

The most common type of planning application near Croft is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Croft, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Croft, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Croft

Croft is a village located in north Herefordshire, England, and is now part of the parish of Croft and Yarpole. Historically a civil parish, it had a population of just 25 in 1961 before being merged with Yarpole on 1 April 1987 to form the new parish. This quaint village presents unique planning opportunities within the larger framework of the Croft and Yarpole area.

District: Croft and Yarpole

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Croft.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Croft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Croft.

P252538/F - National Trust Car Park Croft Castle and Parkland Yarpole, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Proposed installation of three electric vehicle charging stations and associated equipment (feeder pillar) including installation of associated underground cabling to existing underground point
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
P251906/XA2 - Threshing Barn & Machine House Home Farm Croft Leominster HR6 9PW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 250864
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-26
P251404/PA7 - Home Farm Croft Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition. The proposed demolition of four redundant farm buildings; cattle sheds (4), Dutch barn (6), implement shed (9) and sileage clamp (1
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-11
P250864/L - Threshing Barn, Home Farm, Croft Castle Estate Croft Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Proposed repairs to 18th century Threshing Barn & Machine House necessitated by damage caused by a large fallen oak tree, including: removal of deleterious (asbestos) elements, partial rebuildi
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-08
P191806/L - Croft Castle Croft Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Proposed re-modelling and extending car park, provision of additional toilet facilities, landscaping of area in front of the tea room, installation of solar panels on the roof of the toilets and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-05-20
P191805/F - Croft Castle Croft Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Proposed re-modelling and extending car park
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-05-20
P191000/FH - Hillside Cottage Bircher Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BN
A two story extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-03-19
P184570/F - Hillside Cottage Bircher Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BN
A two story extension
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-01-10
P184089/F - Croft Castle Nr Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Installation of sewage treatment plant
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-11-06
P180386/F - Fishpool Valley Croft Castle Croft Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Repairs of dams and associated hydrological features
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-01-31
P180023/L - Croft Castle Croft Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PW
Proposed installation of self-supporting hardwood platform inside at upper (1st) floor level. Repairs to internal and external structure.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-01-04

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A brief summary of Croft in Herefordshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Croft includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fishpool Valley SSSI; 8 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 Croft

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Croft. The average decision time was 211 days.

With an average of 211 days, decisions near Croft take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Croft were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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