Search Richards Castle planning applications
133 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Richards Castle · updated daily · Herefordshire Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Proposed Residential Barn Conversion At Mitnell Lane Mitnell Lane Richards Castle ShropshireApprovedProposed alteration to gable end first floor in extension to provide a taller, inward opening window with inset glass juliet balcony for planning application number 25/04660/FULReceived 13 Oct 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/03839/AMP
- Tan House Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4ELAwaiting decisionRemove a curtilage listed barn (Retrospective) Planning PermissionReceived 6 Oct 2026P262730/F
- Tan House Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4ELAwaiting decisionRemove a curtilage listed barn (Retrospective). Listed Building ConsentReceived 6 Oct 2026P262731/L
- Land at Upper House Castle Road Richards Castle HerefordshireApprovedApplication for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 & 13 of planning permission 170062. PP - Approval of details reserved by conditionReceived 22 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026P262484/XA2
- Land at Upper House Cottage Castle Road Richards Castle HerefordshireAwaiting decisionDemolition of agricultural building and construction of two dwellings (retrospective). Amendment to previously accepted drainage system. Planning PermissionReceived 24 Jul 2026P262191/F
Planning in Richards Castle
Only 7 decisions near Richards Castle in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Richards Castle in the last 24 months, from Herefordshire Council's planning register.
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SY8 270 applications in the last 12 months
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About Richards Castle
Richard's Castle is a picturesque village located on the border of Herefordshire and Shropshire, England, encompassing a historic castle and two civil parishes. As of the 2011 census, the Herefordshire section had a population of 250, while the Shropshire portion was home to 424 residents. This unique geographical positioning and community structure may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 278 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Richards Castle show an average sale price of £312,642, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Richards Castle area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Richards Castle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Richards Castle has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Richards Castle 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Richards Castle, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Richards Castle.