Stapleton, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stapleton, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Stapleton
Stapleton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, close to the Welsh border near Presteigne. The area is bordered by Willey, Kinsham, and Presteigne and is predominantly surrounded by farmland, offering a picturesque rural setting. Notably, Bryan's Ground gardens, which are open to the public, add to the village's charm and appeal for visitors and potential residents alike.
Population: 124 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,737 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- LSOA: Powys 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stapleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stapleton.
- 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 Stapleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Stapleton.
- P253256/F - Brook House Farm Stapleton Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Conversion of two redundant period barns into 2 residential dwellings (C3 use).
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-11 - P253245/V - Stapleton Croft Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed enlargement, improvement and alterations to an existing dwellinghouse; the alteration and extensionof an existing detached outbuilding to comprise a garage, wo
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-10 - P231561/FH - Pear Tree Cottage Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed construction of outbuilding within garden for amenity use (gym/home office) solely for the occupants of Pear Tree Cottage.
Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-21 - P220672/PA7 - Frith Wood Stapleton Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Application for prior notification of forestry development - proposed forestry building (cabin on steel chassis) for storage of implements and a refuge for those undertaking forestry operations.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-02-24 - P214132/FH - The Wain House Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed installation of 15 Photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of adwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-08 - P211086/FH - Carters Croft Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed replacement windows and internal works to existing workshop to convert to an insulated room for use as a picture gallery ancillary to residential dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-06 - P211087/L - Carters Croft Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed replacement windows and internal works to existing workshop to convert to an insulated room for use as a picture gallery ancillary to residential dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-07-06 - P211135/V - The Firs Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension (garden room to replace existing conservatory).
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLOPD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-03-18 - P191836/F - The Wain House Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Application for variation of condition 8 of planning permission. P182913/F (Restoration of a previously converted Grade II Curtilage Listed barn to its original form and function. Construction
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-05-22 - P190519/XA2 - The Wain House Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 10 attached to Planning Permission 182913
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-02-12 - P184580/FH - Stapleton Castle Farm Cottage Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed installation of a greenhouse.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-01-08 - P184026/L - Stapleton Castle Farm Cottage Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed modifications to front garden with seating areas and retaining wall and alterations to paths and planting areas. Proposed greenhouse on existing hard-standing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-11-12 - P182913/F - The Wain House Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Restoration of a previously converted Grade II Curtilage Listed barn to its original form and function. Construction of a replacement dwelling.(For DOC 3 10 see 190519))
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-05 - P182914/L - The Wain House Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Restoration of a previously converted Grade II Curtilage Listed barn to its original form and function. Construction of a replacement dwelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-02 - P173251/FH - 2 The Byre Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed installation of a single in roof solar thermal panel and alignment to existing Velux roof windows.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-09-24 - P170333/XA2 - Stapleton Castle Court Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2, 3, 4 & 5attached to planning permission 122956.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-02-09 - P160133/AM - Stapleton Castle Mill Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed non-material amendment to Planning Permission DCN031046/F
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-01-19 - P152325/AM - Stapleton Castle Mill Stapleton Presteigne Powys LD8 2LS
Amendments to Ref NW2003/1250/F - erection of a house and garage, to amend windows on north west elevation, additional window and wall to access no longer required.
Status: Approved | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2015-08-12 - N122956/F - Stapleton Castle Court Stapleton Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Provision of a new access (for DOC 2, 3, 4 & 5 see 170333).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-11-13 - DCN090604/F - Bank Cottage Stapleton Presteigne, Herefordshire LD8 2LS
Proposed erection of double garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2009-04-06
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A brief summary of Stapleton in Herefordshire
Stapleton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, close to the Welsh border near Presteigne. The area is bordered by Willey, Kinsham, and Presteigne and is predominantly surrounded by farmland, offering a picturesque rural setting. Notably, Bryan's Ground gardens, which are open to the public, add to the village's charm and appeal for visitors and potential residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 124 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
Property prices in Stapleton show an average sale price of £355,737, 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 Stapleton a particularly low-crime area.
Stapleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lugg Bridge, Stapleton. 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 Stapleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 13 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 Stapleton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Stapleton. The average decision time was 234 days.
With an average of 234 days, decisions near Stapleton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stapleton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 20% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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