Dorstone, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dorstone, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Dorstone
Dorstone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England, known for its stunning countryside ideal for hillwalking and horseback riding. The village features a church and a public house with a restaurant, contributing to the local community. With a population of 401 as of the 2011 census, Dorstone falls within the catchment area for Fairfield secondary school, making it an attractive location for families considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 386 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,400 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dorstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dorstone.
- 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 Dorstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
113 planning applications found near Dorstone.
- - Pump House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AW
T1 - Conifer, fell to ground level. Reason - short life expectancy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - P261100/K - Pump House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AW
T1 - Conifer, fell to ground level. Reason - short life expectancy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-13 - P260541/K - Glisshire House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AW
T1 Alder. To cut it right down to the base. Identified by a blue ribbon. T2 Alder. Three trunks growing from one original base, growingout of the wall and extending over neighbouring wall on othe
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-23 - - Glisshire House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AW
T1 Alder. To cut it right down to the base. Identified by a blue ribbon. T2 Alder. Three trunks growing from one original base, growingout of the wall and extending over neighbouring wall on other sid
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - P253451/K - Builders Store Adjacent Brook House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AB
Reduce height of hedge by approx 1.5m. Ash trees, 2 clusters of and Holly trees, 3 of (near western boundary) - to be removed. Ash tree, 1single and Laylandii trees, 3 of, one dead (near brook) to b
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-29 - P253574/XA2 - The Cote Lower Crossways Farm Dorstone Herefordshire HR3 6AT
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 & 6 attached to planning permission 251363.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-11 - P253439/XA2 - School House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 of Listed Building Consent 232390
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-30 - - School House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 of Listed Building Consent 232390
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-30
View full details - P252978/F - Building at Dorstone Court Farm Dorstone Herefordshire HR3 6BE
Change of use from agricultural potato storage warehouse to artisan cheese production facility, to include parking and a non- hazardous waste tank.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-11 - P253067/K - 15 Dore View Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AJ
Leyland cypress (Cupressocyparis × leylandii) - Reason for work: Tree has grown excessively high and is unmanageable, canopy extends over neighbouring garden and root system is close to shed and oil
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-22 - P252391/L - School House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AN
Proposed installation of a new oil fired boiler, adjacent to existing oil tank.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-19 - P252390/FH - School House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AN
Proposed installation of a new oil fired boiler, adjacent to existing oil tank.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-19 - P252227/FH - 4 Dore View Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AJ
Proposed replacement front door & sidelight and repaint all doors and windows.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-06 - P252158/FH - 2 Dore View Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AJ
Proposed two-storey extension and internal works. Replacement windows. Bike and wood store. Retaining wall and new boundary fencing. Solar panels. Removal of section of hedgerow.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-06 - P251363/F - The Cote Lower Crossways Farm Dorstone Herefordshire HR3 6AT
Proposed conversion and extension of field barn to a self-build dwelling and associated works (Part retrospective). (For DOC 2 & 6 see253574)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-28 - - The Cote Lower Crossways Farm Dorstone Herefordshire HR3 6AT
Proposed conversion and extension of field barn to a self-build dwelling and associated works (Part retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - P250900/PA7 - Land at Lower Crossway Farm Dorstone Herefordshire HR3 6AT
Prior notification for proposed track.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-17 - P250899/PA7 - Lower Crossway Farm Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AT
Proposed prior notification for hard-standing.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-03-17 - P250551/F - Orchard Place Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6BE
Application for variation of condition 2 of DCSW2004/2175/F (Erection of two detached 4 bed houses and double garages) to allow proposed alteration to garage doors.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-14 - P250404/K - Belle View House Dorstone Hereford Herefordshire HR3 6AN
Western Red Cedar - Single tree, located just inside roadside boundary of Bell View House Dorstone, adjacent to telecommunications pole on inside of boundary. Lowering the crown of this tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Dorstone in Herefordshire
Dorstone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, England, known for its stunning countryside ideal for hillwalking and horseback riding. The village features a church and a public house with a restaurant, contributing to the local community. With a population of 401 as of the 2011 census, Dorstone falls within the catchment area for Fairfield secondary school, making it an attractive location for families considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 386 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Dorstone show an average sale price of £288,400, 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 Dorstone a particularly low-crime area.
Dorstone has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dorstone. 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 Dorstone includes 8 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, Dorstone 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 Dorstone
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Dorstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dorstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 119 days, decisions near Dorstone take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Dorstone were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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