How long do planning decisions take near Luston?

The average planning decision time near Luston is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Luston?

The planning approval rate near Luston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Luston?

The most common type of planning application near Luston is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Luston?

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Luston, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Luston, Herefordshire.

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About Luston

Luston is a village and civil parish located in north Herefordshire, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Leominster along the B4361 road. The parish includes the nearby hamlet of The Broad and had a population of 541 according to the 2011 census, making it a small but significant community for planning developments in the area.

Population: 529 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,646 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Luston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Luston.

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 Luston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

103 planning applications found near Luston.

P260777/K - Green Orchard Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EB
T1 - 1 Large Walnut Tree within our boundary to be felled and stump removed. T2 - 1 Large Spruce Tree within our boundary to be felled andstump removed. T3 - 1 Large Spruce Tree within our boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
P260187/K - Littlebrook Cottage Eye Lane Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DU
Willow (1) to be reduced to a sot of French pollard by approx 30-40% to prevent failure of snapping limbs and retain character of tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
P260189/K - Croft Cottage Mortimer Meadow Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EH
Hawthorn (1) to be reduced by approximately 50% to keep it under control but retain character of tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
- Corner Cottage Eye Lane Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DX
Conifer (Cypress) - dismantle and remove completely. Has snapped several limbs recently growing very large and is directly over a BT line and the main road. Removal will negate any risks to the public
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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P260186/K - Corner Cottage Eye Lane Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DX
Conifer (Cypress) - dismantle and remove completely. Has snapped several limbs recently growing very large and is directly over a BT line and the main road. Removal will negate any risks to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
- Littlebrook Cottage Eye Lane Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DU
Willow (1) to be reduced to a sot of French pollard by approx 30-40% to prevent failure of snapping limbs and retain character of tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Croft Cottage Mortimer Meadow Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EH
Hawthorn (1) to be reduced by approximately 50% to keep it under control but retain character of tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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P253585/K - 6 Townsend Park Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DZ
A - Leylandii to fell. B - Cherry to pollard to hight of hedge. C - Cherry to fell. D - Prunus to fell. E - 3 Apple trees to fell. F - Beech to fell. G - Confier to fell. H - Rowan to pollard. J
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
P253122/K - The Steppes Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EA
Sycamore (1) - remove lower branches/raise the crown. Sycamore (2) - several long, spreading lateral branches; remove these to reduce risk of snap-out and make a more aesthetically symmetrical crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
P252854/K - Hopyard Cottage Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EB
1x Ash Tree (1) to be pollarded to a single stem at a suitable height/union. This ash is in very close proximity to the house and outbuilding, and showing early signs of dieback. Pollarding
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-02
P252029/K - Luston Primary School Westland View Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EA
W1: Willow; to be pollarded - there has been a branch tear out in the past, leaving a cavity partway up the stem. Pollard to below this height to stabilise tree and reduce any risk of failure from
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-25
P251537/F - Site adjacent to Tudor House Luston Herefordshire HR6 0EB
Proposed erection of 2 No.Self-Build 3 bed 1.5 storey dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
- Luston Primary School Westland View Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EA
W1: Willow; to be pollarded - there has been a branch tear out in the past, leaving a cavity partway up the stem. Pollard to below this height to stabilise tree and reduce any risk of failure from dec
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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P251934/BGP - Land on the Opposite side of the Lane from Annecy Yarpole Leominster
Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to planning permission 243205.
Status: Approved | Type: Biodiversity Gain Plan | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-08
P251738/K - Corner Cottage Eye Lane Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DX
Cypress (T1) at Corner House (Corner Cottage) Eye Lane Luston to be removed. Tree has grown significantly large for the space, causing a lack of sunlight to properties adjacent.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-11
P251534/K - 7 Townsend Park Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DZ
Large ash tree on the boundary between 7 Townsend Park and the adjacent field (marked T1 on the aerial photograph) - both the field owner and the applicant are aware and happy with the propose
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-11
P250243/K - Red House Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EB
Proposed works to Number 1 - Dismantle of mature Cypress to a low stump. Number 2- Dismantle/fell row of semi mature Cypresses to low stumps. Number 3 - Dismantle mature Magnolia to a low stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-23
P243205/F - Land on the Opposite side of the Lane from Annecy Yarpole Leominster HR6 0BX
Proposed apiary barn for beekeeping equipment storage, product processing and queen rearing. (For BGP see 251934)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-21
P242524/J - Poulton House Mortimer Meadow Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EH
Sycamore at the boundary between Poulton House garden and the field tobe removed as it is causing damage to the wall/fence of the property.
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
P243269/K - Tudor House Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EB
Large beech tree has giant polypore (Meripilus giganteus) fungus at the base. Proposed works: to reduce the north-wise side of the crown of the tree to bias the tree's lean towards the south-west a
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-23

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A brief summary of Luston in Herefordshire

Property prices in Luston show an average sale price of £314,646, 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 Luston a particularly low-crime area.

Luston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Luston. 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 Luston 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.

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Planning Activity in Luston

In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Luston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Luston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Luston were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).

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