Moorcot, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moorcot, Herefordshire.

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About Moorcot

Moorcot is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Pembridge in Herefordshire, England, nestled in the picturesque Arrow valley. Situated on the A44 road, it lies approximately 6 miles east of Kington and 7 miles west of Leominster. The parish, which recorded a population of 1,056 in the 2011 Census, encompasses several other hamlets, making it a quaint and appealing location for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Moorcot.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Moorcot based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Moorcot.

1. P252297/XA2 - Post House Lyonshall Kington Herefordshire HR5 3JZ
   Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 250174
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-10
2. P250174/FH - Post House Moorcourt Lane Lyonshall Kington Herefordshire HR5 3JZ
   Proposed taking down of an existing shed and replacing it with a new, larger, brickwork shed & games room in a slightly different position. (For DOC 3 see 250174)
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-10
3. P221026/F - Moor Court Farm Lyonshall Kington Herefordshire HR5 3JZ
   Proposed roof covered area over apple wash pit and grader.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-20
4. P214508/FH - Moor Court Cottage Lyonshall Kington Herefordshire HR5 3JZ
   Proposed single storey extension on rear of property.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-12-09
5. P201991/F - Moor Court Farm Lyonshall Kington Herefordshire HR5 3JZ
   Proposed agricultural structure to house water tank for corn spraying.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-07

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A brief summary of Moorcot in Herefordshire

Moorcot is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Pembridge in Herefordshire, England, nestled in the picturesque Arrow valley. Situated on the A44 road, it lies approximately 6 miles east of Kington and 7 miles west of Leominster. The parish, which recorded a population of 1,056 in the 2011 Census, encompasses several other hamlets, making it a quaint and appealing location for potential planning applications.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moorcot a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Moorcot includes 7 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 Moorcot

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Moorcot.

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