Little Cowarne, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Cowarne, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Cowarne are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Cowarne
Little Cowarne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, situated 9 miles north-east of Hereford. The nearby market town of Bromyard lies just 4 miles to the north-east, making Little Cowarne an attractive area for potential planning applications due to its rural charm and proximity to local amenities.
Population: 110 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Cowarne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Cowarne.
- 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 Little Cowarne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Little Cowarne.
- - Upper House Church Lane Little Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 5 & 6 attached to planning permission 224305
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - P261612/XA2 - Upper House Church Lane Little Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 5 & 6 attached to planning permission 224305
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-31 - - Old Tythe Barn Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Application for prior notification for open-fronted 3-bay implement shed for agricultural use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - P261546/PA7 - Old Tythe Barn Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Application for prior notification for open-fronted 3-bay implement shed for agricultural use.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-25 - P251576/F - The Byre Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed change of use of land from unused agricultural to residentialand replacement access and driveway.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-05 - P230645/FH - Brooklands Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed wooden storage shed (Retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-07 - P230672/L - Brooklands Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed new kitchen, new WC/Utility area, plaster removal and staircase handrail (Retrospective)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-03-03 - P230625/F - White House Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed agricultural dry manure storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-02-23 - P224305/F - Land at Upper House Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed conversion of existing barns to create three dwellings, new accesses, garaging and associated works.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-22 - P223002/PA7 - Broadfields Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Application for prior notification of a proposed agricultural building for use as a straw barn
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-09-05 - P211915/FH - The Cartshed Church Lane Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed to enclose existing utility/wood store to create an office space.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-11 - P211916/L - The Cartshed Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed to enclose existing utility/wood store to create an office space.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-11 - P201218/FH - Ferny Cottage Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RJ
Pitch slate roof on existing garage and creation of first floor to provide play room and home office.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-04-19 - P191048/F - Stable block at Brooklands Little Cowarne Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed conversion of redundant stable block into holiday accommodation
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-03-22 - P183631/FH - The Heath Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed single storey courtyard infill
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-10-18 - P174791/FH - The Cartshed Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed erection of woodshed and bin store, attached to main dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-03-15 - P174792/L - The Cartshed Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Proposed erection of 5m x 3m open fronted woodshed and bin store, attached to main dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-03-15 - P180516/U - Hillcrest Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as a residential dwelling without complying with agricultural occupancy conditions on previous permissions.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-02-07 - P172258/XA2 - Rose Cottage Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 161897
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-06-11 - P170679/L - Brooklands Little Cowarne Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4RH
Replace old rotten bay windows with new ones.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-03-15
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A brief summary of Little Cowarne in Herefordshire
Little Cowarne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, situated 9 miles north-east of Hereford. The nearby market town of Bromyard lies just 4 miles to the north-east, making Little Cowarne an attractive area for potential planning applications due to its rural charm and proximity to local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 110 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Little Cowarne show an average sale price of £312,439, 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 Little Cowarne a particularly low-crime area.
Little Cowarne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ullingswick. 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 Little Cowarne includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Little Cowarne
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Little Cowarne.
The most common application types near Little Cowarne were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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