How long do planning decisions take near Orleton?

The average planning decision time near Orleton is 73 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 Orleton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Orleton?

The most common type of planning application near Orleton is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Orleton, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orleton, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Orleton are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Orleton

Orleton is a quaint village and civil parish located in northern Herefordshire, England, with a population of 794 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 5 miles from the market towns of Ludlow and Leominster, Orleton offers a serene rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

Population: 857 (2021) · Elevation: 106m

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,642 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Orleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

111 planning applications found near Orleton.

- Orchard End 3 Appleyard Close Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HB
As attached
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-06
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P261968/K - Orchard End 3 Appleyard Close Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HB
As attached
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-07-05
P261359/F - Boot Inn Kitchen Hill Road Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HN
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 250890 (Restoration and conversion of the outbuilding (known as Red Barn) to include thermal upgrade and wood burner and flue to provide a single
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-31
P261011/L - Boot Inn Kitchen Hill Road Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HN
Amendments to approved plans on 250891/L (Restoration and conversion of the outbuilding (known as Red Barn) to include thermal upgrade and wood burner and flue to provide a single space for multiple
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-31
P261520/F - Orchard Farm Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HE
Relocation of access to new position for reasons of safety (part retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
P261293/K - Mollys Cottage, The Hallets Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HJ
10-12 holly trees approx. 30ft in height. Works – cut back to 8ft. Ash tree approx. 38ft in height. Works – pollard to 20ft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
P261436/K - Church House Cottage Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HN
Several branches have come down in the wind. To make them safe but notremove them altogether. T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 - Leylandii - reduce by 30%. T6 - Ash tree - reduce by 30%. T7, T8, T9, T10 - Leylan
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-13
P261080/L - Churchyard Cottage Church Lane Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HU
Erection of fence around the boundary and replacement gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-30
P260949/K - Churchyard Cottage Church Lane Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HU
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-18
- Churchyard Cottage Church Lane Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HU
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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P260415/K - Land adjoining 19 Mortimer Close Orleton Herefrordshire SY8 4PG
9 Alders - Pollarding from approximately 35 foot high trees and bushes. The pollarding will be done down to around 15 feet high. Lots of other self seeded sapling alders 1 to 2 inches and Ivy is
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
- Land adjoining 19 Mortimer Close Orleton Herefrordshire SY8 4PG
9 Alders - Pollarding from approximately 35 foot high trees and bushes. The pollarding will be done down to around 15 feet high. Lots of other self seeded sapling alders 1 to 2 inches and Ivy is growi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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P253496/F - Land adj. Orchard Farm Comberton Orleton Herefordshire
Use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes, a dayroom and hardstanding ancillary to that use, and the formation ofa new access.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
P253606/L - Churchyard Cottage Church Lane Orleton Herefordshire SY8 4HU
Application to regularise pointing work carried out to the northwest (road frontage) elevation of the barn.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
P253481/FH - 4 Mortimer Close Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4PG
Demolition of existing chimney, conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation, cavity wall with rear door and porch to side.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-05
- 4 Mortimer Close Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4PG
Demolition of existing chimney, conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation, cavity wall with rear door and porch to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
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P253164/J - 14 Mortimer Drive Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4JW
Silver birch to front and left of property (not within TPO) on roadside requires a 50% crown reduction. Silver birch to rear and on the left of the weir (within TPO) requires a 50% crown reduc
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-05
P252990/K - St Georges Church Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HN
Pollard the ash tree in the garden of The Old Vicarage,Prune the laurels on the boundary of The Old Vicarage and the Church, to preventthem from leaning on and causing damage to the boundary fenc
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-16
P252371/K - The Alders 7 Millbrook Close Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4JR
7 no. privet hedge - remove. Conifer tree - reduce crown, 3m and request reduction to 2m. Pear tree - uproot, relocate and prune. Remove a dead tree trunk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-17
P252342/J - The Old Vicarage Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HN
The mature/post-mature pear tree is an approximately 10m tall freestanding specimen, which trifurcates at approximately 1m above ground level. Extensive advanced decay is present on the so
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-14

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A brief summary of Orleton in Herefordshire

Orleton sits at an elevation of 106 metres above sea level. 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 Orleton show an average sale price of £312,642, 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 Orleton a particularly low-crime area.

Orleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Orleton. 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 Orleton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Orleton

In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Orleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

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

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Orleton were tree works (9), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).

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