Kinsham, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kinsham, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kinsham are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kinsham
Kinsham is a civil parish located in the picturesque wooded hills of Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border, approximately 3 miles east of Presteigne. The parish comprises two small settlements, Upper Kinsham and Lower Kinsham, situated in the east and offering scenic views of the River Lugg valley, which delineates the parish boundary. This tranquil area may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Wychavon 019F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kinsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kinsham.
- 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 Kinsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Kinsham.
- - True Blue Farm Lower Lane Kinsham GL20 8HT
Various internal alterations, erection of ground floor extension and orangery, refurbishment and conversion of existing out building to living accommodation, construction of new link to out buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land At (Os 9321 3552) Lower Lane Kinsham
Permission in Principle for residential development of up to 5 new dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land at (OS 9314 3555) Lower Lane Kinsham
Permission in Principle for residential development of a single self-build bungalow dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Firs Cheltenham Road Kinsham TEWKESBURY GL20 8GF
Demolition of existing garage and erection of self-build dwelling with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Haven Chapel Lane Kinsham GL20 8HT
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - True Blue Farm Lower Lane Kinsham Tewkesbury GL20 8HT
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission W/22/01380/HP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Windermere Cheltenham Road Kinsham GL20 8HP
Discharge of condition 4 (Ecology) on planning Permission W/23/00644/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Lochry Watery Lane Kinsham Tewkesbury GL20 8HU
Undertake tree works as detailed on the application form and any other accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Kinsham in Worcestershire
Kinsham is a civil parish located in the picturesque wooded hills of Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border, approximately 3 miles east of Presteigne. The parish comprises two small settlements, Upper Kinsham and Lower Kinsham, situated in the east and offering scenic views of the River Lugg valley, which delineates the parish boundary. This tranquil area may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kinsham a particularly low-crime area.
Kinsham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bredon, Kinsham, Kemerton. 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 Kinsham includes 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, Kinsham 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 Kinsham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kinsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kinsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kinsham were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). 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
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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