How long do planning decisions take near Stoke Lacy?

The average planning decision time near Stoke Lacy is 91 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 Stoke Lacy?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stoke Lacy?

The most common type of planning application near Stoke Lacy is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoke Lacy?

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Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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

About Stoke Lacy

Stoke Lacy is a quaint village and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its picturesque rural setting, it offers a unique blend of community charm and potential for development, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications.

Population: 419 (2021)

District: Herefordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 005F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoke Lacy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

24 planning applications found near Stoke Lacy.

P261650/K - The Morgans Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
T1 - Beech. Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
- The Morgans Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
T1 - Beech. Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
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P261528/PA7 - Meadow Farm Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Prior notification for a general purpose agricultural storage building.
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-19
P261040/FH - Dovecote Barn Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HJ
Retrospective replacement of 22 windows with new and replacement of one door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
P261041/L - Dovecote Barn A465 From Panniers Lane To Cow Stoke Lacy Herefordshire HR7 4HJ
Replacement of 22 windows with new and replacement of one door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
P252032/U - The Old Granary, Nethercourt Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing timber gazebo and garden room.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-22
- The Old Rectory Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
2 x Yew lift canopy above small patio area. Elm - dying - monolith. Robina - upper crown dieback - pollard at 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-16
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P231883/K - The Old Rectory Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
2 x Yew lift canopy above small patio area. Elm - dying - monolith. Robina - upper crown dieback - pollard at 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-15
- The Morgans Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
T1 - mature Beech. Fell. Tree in decline and suffering from Phytophora.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-04-14
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P231171/K - The Morgans Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
T1 - mature Beech. Fell. Tree in decline and suffering from Phytophora.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-04-13
P223662/K - The Morgans Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
T1 - mature Beech due to historic natural branch loss, a crown reduction of up to 3m and/or selective thin to reduce extended weight and further risk of collapse. T2 - Japanese Cedar. Fell to g
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-11-01
P221867/K - The Old Rectory Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
T1: Wellingtonia - remove major deadwood, hanging limbs and dangerous/suspect live limbs, carry out aerial inspection. T2: Ash - showing decline due to Ash shoot dieback (Hymenosc
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-05
P221241/K - The Morgans Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
With the exception of T4 all works are intended as maintenance of the current form. T1 Holly - Light canopy reduction. Minimal reduction to maintain and 'tighten' current form. T2 Yews x2 - grouping o
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-12
P204118/PA7 - Meadow Farm Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Prior notification of agricultural development - proposed building forthe storage of agricultural machinery, equipment, straw and fodder.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-11-19
P200126/K - The Old Rectory Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HH
FIVE DAY NOTICE - Proposed removal of Copper Beech down to the first fork and leave main stem standing for wildlife. The tree is in decline and has lost some large limbs
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-01-16
P192707/K - Orchard Barn Rear of Nether Court Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HJ
5 day notice - to fell a tree. Ash tree (T1) we need urgent permission to fell a ash tree which is overhanging our horse arena. Branches are falling off the tree and landing in the arena,
Status: Approved | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-07-28
P183112/F - Meadow Farm Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Proposed agricultural stock housing building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-19
P160767/FH - Meadow Farm Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Proposed residential annexe ancillary to the existing house.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-03-11
P140739/F - Meadow Farm Lower Hopton Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Proposed silage building
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-03-10
P140331/F - Hopton Court Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Proposed steel framed cover to existing silage pit.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-02-28

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A brief summary of Stoke Lacy in Herefordshire

Property prices in Stoke Lacy show an average sale price of £312,439, 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 Stoke Lacy a particularly low-crime area.

Stoke Lacy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoke Lacy. 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 Stoke Lacy includes 4 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 Stoke Lacy

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Lacy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

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

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Stoke Lacy were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 7% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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