How long do planning decisions take near Stoke Lane?

The average planning decision time near Stoke Lane is 242 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 Lane?

The planning approval rate near Stoke Lane is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Stoke Lane?

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Stoke Lane, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoke Lane, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

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About Stoke Lane

Stoke St Michael is a village and civil parish located in the picturesque Mendip Hills, approximately 4 miles northeast of Shepton Mallet and 8 miles west of Frome in Somerset, England. This charming area offers a blend of rural beauty and community spirit, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to residential and rural development in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,814 (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 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stoke Lane.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lane based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

21 planning applications found near Stoke Lane.

- Near Upper Edgely Farm Orange Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard
Regulation 5 - notification of upgrade of texisting telecommunicationsstation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-05-11
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- Land at Hungry Hill Farm Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Herefordshire
Prior application for proposed general purpose agricultural building and agricultural machinery store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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P260318/PA7 - Land at Hungry Hill Farm Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Herefordshire
Prior application for proposed general purpose agricultural building and agricultural machinery store.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
P252890/U - Land at Hungry Hill Stoke Lane Bromyard Herefordshire
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to establish the lawful use of the land as agricultural
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-09
P251893/F - Rose Cottage Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed change of use of former stable building to annex accommodation (retrospective) and siting of lodge for use as holiday accommodation and replace the existing package treatment pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-02
P250595/F - Hungry Hill Stoke Lane Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed change of use from residential land back to agricultural land.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-12
- Hungry Hill Stoke Lane Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed change of use from residential land back to agricultural land.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-02-16
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P243009/F - Old Lands Farm Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Retention of a log cabin as a permanent rural workers dwelling (retrospective).
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-12-17
P242850/PA7 - Land adjacent Pemboke Lodge Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Application for prior notification for a proposed general purpose agricultural storage building and machinery store.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-06
P230138/PA7 - Oldlands Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Application for prior notification for proposed agricultural storage building.
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-13
P214657/XA2 - Cuckhorn Barn Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 5 & 6 attached to planning permission 204521.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-10
P214072/FH - Rose Cottage Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed single storey rear extension, carport and internal & externalalterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-05
P213679/F - Oldlands Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed general purpose agricultural building for storage hay, straw and implements (part retrospective) (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-09-29
P204521/F - Cuckhorn Barn Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Siting of temporary mobile home for an agricultural worker and formation of a new access track (For DOC 3 5 & 6 see 214657)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-12-22
P201283/F - Land North of Stoke Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire
Agricultural building to cover an existing cattle handling and feedingcorral.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-04-21
P184471/F - Land off C1132 (Stokes Lane) North of Stone House Cottage Stoke Lacy Herefordshire
Proposed two temporary wooden holiday pods and change of use of agricultural land into 'glamping'.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-03-01
P171190/FH - Rose Cottage Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed single storey extension and alterations to existing property
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2017-03-30
P161065/U - Rose Cottage Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Lawful Development Certification to confirm the lawful commencement of Planning Permission 122394/FH.
Status: Approved | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD) | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2016-04-17
P140940/PA7 - Hopton Sollars Farm Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HX
Proposed lake for irrigation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2014-04-01
N122394/FH - Rose Cottage Stokes Lane Stoke Lacy Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4HD
Proposed extensions and alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-08-27

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A brief summary of Stoke Lane in Herefordshire

Property prices in Stoke Lane show an average sale price of £314,814, 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 Lane a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stoke Lane includes 6 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 Lane

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Lane. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 242 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 Stoke Lane.

With an average of 242 days, decisions near Stoke Lane take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 9-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stoke Lane were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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