Great Wolford, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Wolford, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Wolford are administered by Stratford On Avon District Council. View the full Stratford On Avon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Wolford
Great Wolford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. Together with the nearby parish of Little Wolford, it forms part of the charming area known as 'The Wolfords', making it an appealing location for planning applications and community developments.
Population: 194 (2021) · Area: 1096.3 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £457,129 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Wolford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Wolford.
- 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 Great Wolford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Wolford.
- - Beaton House Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
- T1 yew - Crown reduction by 1m both laterally and in height (currently approximately 13m height, 10m width) - T2 yew - Crown reduction by 2.5m both laterally and in height (currently approximately 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Fair View Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
- T1 oak - Reduce height by 2 metres and main lateral spread by 1metre. Reduce canopy spread towards house to provide a minimum of 3 metres between the building and branch growth. - T2 horse chestnut
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Wolf House Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
- MG1 beech - Crown lift to 6 metres where overhanging garden of adjacent property Laureldene, (as per submitted, annotated photograph)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - The Coach House Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
-T1 cypress - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Manor Farm Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
New agricultural barn for the storage of fertiliser and farm machinery in accordance with the HSE and Red Tractor Guidelines
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Paddock Barn Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
Erection of additional floor above principle part of existing dwelling to provide bedroom and bathroom accommodation
Status: Permitted | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - The Coach House Barton On Heath Road Great Wolford Warwickshire CV36 5NQ
T2 - Silver Birch - Removal of lower branches to clear power lines, maximum 3m of lower branches to be removed. Reshape crown. T3 and T5 - Silver Birch - Fell T7 - Hazel - Fell T8 - Hazel - Coppice to
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Oak Hill House Great Wolford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
-T1 ash - fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Great Wolford in Warwickshire
Great Wolford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. Together with the nearby parish of Little Wolford, it forms part of the charming area known as 'The Wolfords', making it an appealing location for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 194 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Great Wolford covers an area of approximately 1096.3 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 Great Wolford show an average sale price of £457,129, 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 Great Wolford a particularly low-crime area.
Great Wolford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Todenham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Great Wolford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wolford Wood and Old Covert SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Great Wolford 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 Great Wolford
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Great Wolford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Great Wolford.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Wolford were tree works (4), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Todenham planning applications
- Little Wolford planning applications
- Barton-on-the-Heath planning applications
- Lower Lemington planning applications
- Kitebrook planning applications
- Burmington planning applications
- Dorn planning applications
- Tidmington planning applications
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