How long do planning decisions take near Richards Castle?

The average planning decision time near Richards Castle is 138 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Richards Castle?

The most common type of planning application near Richards Castle is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Richards Castle, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Richards Castle, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 278 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £292,778 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 039C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Richards Castle.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Richards Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

99 planning applications found near Richards Castle.

P251868/PA7 - Mapps Place Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for an extension of an existing agricultural storage building to create additional fodder and machinery storage
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-25
P243216/FH - 1 Brook Crescent Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EA
Proposed extension to dormer bungalow.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-18
P243032/F - Barns at Court House Farm Castle Road Richards Castle Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4EW
Application for removal of condition 5 of permission 172770/F (Demolition of existing portal steel framed buildings and conversion of two existing historic Dutch barns to form three number ho
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-26
P242925/XA2 - Court Cottage Castle Road Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 240393
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-12
P240393/L - Court Cottage Castle Road Richards Castle Herefordshire SY8 4EW
To form permanent repair to SE timber framed gable wall. (For DOC 3 see 242925)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-08
P232721/FH - Red Hill Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Proposed single storey extension to existing annexe.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-09-17
P223956/FH - High Bank Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Proposed erection of a single storey granny annexe for ancillary residential use associated with the dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-23
P223957/V - High Bank Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use - stationing of a mobile home within the residential curtilage of a dwellinghouse, for purposes ancillary to the main use of the
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-23
P222630/J - The Paddocks Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Proposed pollarding of Ash tree by 50%
Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-10
P222054/FH - The Old Chapel Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Extension to dwelling.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-22
P221847/AM - Chapel House Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 220504 (Side extension to a dwelling with new porch, detached garage & office above) - Height of new flat roof elements raised, bi-fold do
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-06
P220504/FH - Chapel House Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Side extension to a dwelling with new porch, detached garage & office above
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-24
P220657/XA2 - Land to north of Westbrook House Richards Castle Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 9 & 10 attached to planning permission 211632.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-23
P214676/FH - Bury Cottage Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EL
Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey front extension, replacement garage, windows, and new hardwood porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-28
P214317/AM - Land to north of Westbrook House Richards Castle Herefordshire
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 211632 (Application for Technical Details Consent for proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 202751 to allow changes t
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-23
P212945/FH - 19 Orchard Rise Richards Castle Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4EZ
Construction of concrete base and fire break, removal of hedgerow, installation of an oil tank and fencing to screen the oil tank and fire wall (part retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-08-16
P211632/TD5 - Field to north of Westbrook House Richards Castle Herefordshire
Application for Technical Details Consent for proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 202751 to allow changes to plots 7, 8 and 9 for a double garage attach
Status: Approved | Type: 5 week Technical Detail | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-05-18
P210690/F - Land adjacent to Mapps Place Richards Castle Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4EL
Proposed outdoor riding arena for domestic use only, sand and fibre riding surface enclosed by a timber post and rail fence
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-19
P210524/XA2 - Land to north of Westbrook House Richards Castle Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5,6,9 & 10 attached to planning permission 202751
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-02-09
P202751/TD5 - Land to north of Westbrook House Richards Castle Herefordshire
Proposed variation of condition no.2 ‘approved plans’ and condition no.11 ‘drainage’ of planning permission ref: 191749/TD5 (Application for Technical Details Consent for Permission in Principle ap
Status: Approved | Type: 5 week Technical Detail | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-20

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A brief summary of Richards Castle in Herefordshire

Property prices in Richards Castle show an average sale price of £292,778, 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 Richards Castle a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Richards Castle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mortimer Forest SSSI; 5 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 Richards Castle

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Richards Castle. The average decision time was 138 days.

With an average of 138 days, decisions near Richards Castle take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Richards Castle were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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