Lucton, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lucton, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lucton are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lucton
Lucton is a village located near Leominster in Herefordshire, England. It is primarily recognized for Lucton School, an independent mixed-gender day and boarding school, making it a key educational hub in the area. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications related to educational facilities or community developments in the village.
Population: 191 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lucton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lucton.
- 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 Lucton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
215 planning applications found near Lucton.
- - Land at Rosebank Cottage Lucton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10 & 20 of planning permission 200626
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - P253603/XA2 - Land at Rosebank Cottage Lucton Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10 & 20 of planning permission 200626
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-15 - P242932/L - The Haycart, New House Farm Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PQ
To install a defibrillator on the wall of Haycart Barn.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-10 - - The Haycart, New House Farm Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PQ
To install a defibrillator on the wall of Haycart Barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Old Shop Cottage Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
A mature ash tree in the northern boundary hedge half way down the garden needs to be pollarded down to the main unions to reduce leverage and risk of falling branches. This has been recommended by, a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - P241563/K - Old Shop Cottage Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
A mature ash tree in the northern boundary hedge half way down the garden needs to be pollarded down to the main unions to reduce leverage and risk of falling branches. This has been recomme
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-18 - - The Old Church Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
Crown reduction of large yew tree adjacent to and encroaching onto the entrance to the house (converted church) and the adjacent lane at the south boundary of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - P241321/K - The Old Church Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
Crown reduction of large yew tree adjacent to and encroaching onto the entrance to the house (converted church) and the adjacent lane at the south boundary of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-20 - P233116/K - Land near Lucton Court on C1040 Becknall Lane Lucton Herefordshire HR6 9PQ
Tree 1: Common Ash - The tree has Ash Die Back, large limbs dying back in the crown. Recommendations: Fell tree within 12 months
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-15 - P233453/K - Elfstone Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
T1 - Field maple - fell to ground level as outgrown position by conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-22 - - Elfstone Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
T1 - Field maple - fell to ground level as outgrown position by conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Land near Lucton Court on C1040 Becknall Lane Lucton Herefordshire HR6 9PQ
Tree 1: Common Ash - The tree has Ash Die Back, large limbs dying back in the crown. Recommendations: Fell tree within 12 months
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-20
View full details - P223574/F - Hillcroft Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PG
Proposed development of equestrian dressage arena 40x20 metres
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-16 - - Hillcroft Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PG
Proposed development of equestrian dressage arena 40x20 metres
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-10-25
View full details - P210166/F - Hill Farm Lucton Lane Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PG
Proposed development of equestrian dressage arena.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-07 - - Hill Farm Lucton Lane Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PG
Proposed development of equestrian dressage arena.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-18
View full details - - The Old Church Church Road Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
Proposed works to Cypress tree on edge of property increasingly leaning towards adjacent property - requires partial removal for safety reasons.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - P202251/K - The Old Church Church Road Lucton Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PH
Proposed works to Cypress tree on edge of property increasingly leaning towards adjacent property - requires partial removal for safety reasons.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-13 - P200627/L - Rosebank Cottage Lucton Herefordshire HR6 9PH
Proposed demolition of an existing garage and the erection of a two storey detached new build dwelling within the curtilage of the Grade II listed Rose Bank Cottage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-03 - P200626/F - Rosebank Cottage Lucton Herefordshire HR6 9PH
Proposed demolition of an existing garage and the erection of a two storey detached new build dwelling within the curtilage of the Grade II listed Rose Bank Cottage (For DOC 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-03-03
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A brief summary of Lucton in Herefordshire
Lucton is a village located near Leominster in Herefordshire, England. It is primarily recognized for Lucton School, an independent mixed-gender day and boarding school, making it a key educational hub in the area. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications related to educational facilities or community developments in the village. The settlement has a population of approximately 191 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Lucton show an average sale price of £321,224, 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 Lucton a particularly low-crime area.
Lucton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lucton. 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 Lucton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fishpool Valley SSSI, Rockhall Quarry SSSI, River Lugg SSSI; 8 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, Lucton 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 Lucton
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lucton. The average decision time was 85 days.
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 Lucton were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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