Priors Marston, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Priors Marston, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Priors Marston
Priors Marston is a village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon District of Warwickshire, approximately 6 miles southeast of Southam. With a population that grew from 506 in 2001 to 579 in 2011, the village is steeped in history, with its name reflecting its ties to St Mary's Priory in Coventry and its early settlement near a fishery. The community features The Priors School, which has transitioned from a state school to one of the UK’s pioneering free schools in 2011, providing educational opportunities for local and fee-paying students alike. This vibrant village, bordered by the Oxford Canal and Jurassic Way, presents an interesting context for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 625 (2021) · Area: 1445.3 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,277 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Kenilworth and Southam
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Priors Marston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Priors Marston.
- 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 Priors Marston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Priors Marston.
- - 1 Byfield Road Priors Marston Southam CV47 7RP
Remove maximum of 2 metres from front hedge, to make front gate wider and put a pedastrian gate in.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Vicarage Lane Priors Marston Southam CV47 7RT
- T1 sycamore - Fell - T2 larch - Fell - T3 ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Priors Barn Hellidon Road Priors Marston Southam CV47 7RN
- T1 common hawthorn - Height reduction of 1-1.5m, width reduction of 60cm-1m diameter - T2 common maple - Height reduction of 2-2.5m, width reduction of 60cm-1m diameter - T3 common maple - Height re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Woodland Rise Hellidon Road Priors Marston Southam CV47 7RN
-G1, 30no. sycamore trees along road side - Reduce crown by 4 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Hillside House Keys Lane Priors Marston Southam CV47 7SA
-T1 apple - Fell -T2 greengage - Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Cosy Nook Cottage Keys Lane Priors Marston Southam CV47 7SA
Changes to the form of the garden room and fenestration in the south western elevation of the approved dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - The Bakehouse Chestnuts Farm Byfield Road Priors Marston Southam CV47 7RP
-G1, ash x3no. - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Priors Marston in Warwickshire
Priors Marston is a village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon District of Warwickshire, approximately 6 miles southeast of Southam. With a population that grew from 506 in 2001 to 579 in 2011, the village is steeped in history, with its name reflecting its ties to St Mary's Priory in Coventry and its early settlement near a fishery. The community features The Priors School, which has transitioned from a state school to one of the UK’s pioneering free schools in 2011, providing educational opportunities for local and fee-paying students alike. This vibrant village, bordered by the Oxford Canal and Jurassic Way, presents an interesting context for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 625 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Priors Marston covers an area of approximately 1445.3 km². 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 Priors Marston show an average sale price of £375,277, 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 Priors Marston a particularly low-crime area.
Priors Marston has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Priors Marston 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 Priors Marston
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Priors Marston. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Priors Marston.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Priors Marston were tree works (15), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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