Lighthorne, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lighthorne, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Lighthorne
Lighthorne is a quaint village and civil parish located in Warwickshire, approximately 6 miles south of Leamington Spa, with a population of 361 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled in a picturesque valley, it is surrounded by Moreton Morrell, Kineton, and Wellesbourne. The village features the historic parish church of St. Lawrence, originally built in the late 13th century and later restored in the 19th century. Additionally, the local parish council made headlines in 2008 by purchasing the village's iconic telephone box from BT Group, further enhancing its charm and community spirit, which may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 576 (2021) · Area: 628.3 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Kenilworth and Southam
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lighthorne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lighthorne.
- 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 Lighthorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lighthorne.
- - Village Hall Bishops Hill Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0BA
- T001 horse chestnut - Fell (and replace)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Forest Lodge Bishops Hill Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0BA
- G1, Leyland cypress hedge - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Wishing Well House Post Office Lane Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0AP
-T1 maple - Pollard back to previous pollard points, removing approximately 3 metres from tips -T2 elder - Remove 2-3 metres in hedge height, bringing it down to same height as hedgerow (see submitted
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Bishops Farm Cottage The Green Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0BX
-T1 box elder - Fell. -T2 Magnolia - Reduce height by 1 metre.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 1 The Bank Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0AT
-T1 hawthorn - Reduce height of 3 stems to approximately 1.5 metres. -T2 elm - Reduce height of stems to 1.5 metres. -T3 mixed species field maple and blackthorn - Reduce height to 1.5 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - The Old Rectory Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0AS
-T1 Lombardy poplar - Reduce height by approx. 5 metres from 24 metres to 19 metres to the same height as the adjacent poplar. Reduce the upright stem on the northern side of the canopy be 1.5 - 2 met
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Southview House The Bank Lighthorne Warwick CV35 0AT
Conversion of existing garage and erection of first floor extension (amendment to 23/00738/FUL).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Lighthorne in Warwickshire
Lighthorne is a quaint village and civil parish located in Warwickshire, approximately 6 miles south of Leamington Spa, with a population of 361 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled in a picturesque valley, it is surrounded by Moreton Morrell, Kineton, and Wellesbourne. The village features the historic parish church of St. Lawrence, originally built in the late 13th century and later restored in the 19th century. Additionally, the local parish council made headlines in 2008 by purchasing the village's iconic telephone box from BT Group, further enhancing its charm and community spirit, which may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 576 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Lighthorne covers an area of approximately 628.3 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 Lighthorne show an average sale price of £444,860, 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 Lighthorne a particularly low-crime area.
Lighthorne has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Lighthorne includes 2 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, Lighthorne 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 Lighthorne
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lighthorne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lighthorne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lighthorne were tree works (6), full planning applications (1), 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:
- Lighthorne Rough planning applications
- Lighthorne Heath planning applications
- Moreton Morrell planning applications
- Little Morrell planning applications
- Chadshunt planning applications
- Chesterton Green planning applications
- Kineton planning applications
- Chesterton planning applications
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