Grafton, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grafton, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grafton are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grafton
Grafton is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, just south of Hereford city. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 258 and encompasses both Grafton and Bullinghope villages. This area's demographic and geographical details may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the vicinity.
Population: 192 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grafton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grafton.
- 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 Grafton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near Grafton.
- - Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford HR2 8BL
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7of planning permission 251837
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - P261375/XA2 - Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford HR2 8BL
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7of planning permission 251837
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-07 - P260822/F - Land East of Graftonbury Court Grafton Lane Hereford Herefordshire
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 231272 (Proposed new dwelling) - relocation of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-18 - - Land East of Graftonbury Court Grafton Lane Hereford Herefordshire
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 231272 (Proposed new dwelling) - relocation of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - P260025/F - Site adj. Cedar Folly Grafton Lane Grafton Hereford, Herefordshire
2 no. detached dwellings and new access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-24 - P253342/XA2 - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 12, 13 & 15of planning permission 223281.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-19 - - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 242157.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - P251837/CD4 - Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BL
Proposed erection of a Cookery Studio Building, the erection of two additional polytunnels, and associated landscaping, drainage, and BNG works, as part of the established Growing Local initiative.
Status: Approved | Type: Council Development Reg 4 | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-15 - P252056/XA2 - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 16 & 18 attached to planning permission 223281
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-14 - P252052/XA2 - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 attached to planning permission 241961
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-14 - - Graftonbury Court Grafton Lane Grafton HR2 8FA
Canopy reduce by 30-40% of overall height (5-6 metres from height and 2 metres from lateral spread).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - P251920/J - Graftonbury Court Grafton Lane Grafton HR2 8FA
Canopy reduce by 30-40% of overall height (5-6 metres from height and 2 metres from lateral spread).
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-01 - P251582/F - Site at Graftonbury Court Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BL
Proposed new dwelling
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-10 - P251154/AM - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 223281 (Outlinepermission for proposed mixed use development to provide community hubwith enhanced recreation facilities including a 3G pitch, ca
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-04-09 - P250535/J - 11 Graftonbury Mews Grafton Lane Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BN
T1: Corkscrew Willow - reduce in height and spread by approx 2m, leaving at a height of approx 3m. Reducing sides in by approx 1-2m leaving balanced.|Maintenance reasons and currently outgrowi
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-12 - P250195/RM - Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BL
Proposed variation of condition 1 of planning permission 240348 - to add an additional 2 polytunnels
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-28 - P242644/F - Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BL
Proposed removal of condition 1 of planning permission 13023 from 1962(The erection of a bungalow) on the basis that the restriction is no longer necessary or relevant for planning.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-07 - - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
The erection of six floodlights to light an approved football pitch; and the refurbishment and relocation of an existing cabin to provide sports changing facilities, storage, showers and WCs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - P241961/RM - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8BL
Application for approval of reserved matters (Appearance, Landscaping,Layout and Scale) following outline approval 223281 (Outline permission for proposed mixed use development to pr
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-20 - P241311/F - Land at Ashley Farm Grafton Court Close Grafton Hereford Herefordshire
The creation of a track and turning areas for use by agricultural vehicles and vehicles during the construction of development on the wider Growing Local Site and the planting of 463 linear metr
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Grafton in Herefordshire
Grafton is a village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, just south of Hereford city. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 258 and encompasses both Grafton and Bullinghope villages. This area's demographic and geographical details may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the vicinity. The settlement has a population of approximately 192 (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 Grafton a particularly low-crime area.
Grafton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Broomy Hill. 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 Grafton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Wye SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye. 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 Grafton
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Grafton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grafton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Grafton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 8% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- Putson planning applications
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