Stourton, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stourton, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stourton are administered by Stratford On Avon District Council. View the full Stratford On Avon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stourton
Stourton is a quaint village and civil parish located alongside the River Stour, approximately 3 miles southeast of Shipston-on-Stour, with a population of 159 recorded in the 2011 census. It shares a boundary with the larger village of Cherington, making it an area of interest for planning applications that may impact both communities.
Population: 171 (2021) · Area: 392.9 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
Website: http://www.cssvillages.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £515,203 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stourton.
- 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 Stourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
352 planning applications found near Stourton.
- - Brook House The Bank Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HQ
Swimming Pool, Wooden Pergola & Gym outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Bank Cottage 2 The Bank Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HQ
-T1 pine - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Brookland Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
Proposed First Floor Extension to provide en-suite
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Cherington Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HS
-T1 willow - Re-pollard back to previous knuckles, approximately 4metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Jarretts Cottage Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HS
-T1 yew - Crown reduction by 2 metres all round, (lesser reduction to western crown due to asymmetric crown shape). Crown thin by 10%. -T2 holly - Reduce by 2.5 metres in height and taper top growth t
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Jarretts Cottage Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HS
Replace four existing single glazing windows for slim line double glazed windows to south and west elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Badger House Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
-T1 walnut - crown reduction by 2 metres, remove deadwood. -T2, T3, T4 ash - removal of deadwood only. -T5, T6, T7 lime - removal of deadwood only. -T8, T9 walnut - crown thin by maximum 15%. -T10 wil
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Corner House Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
Replacement of three windows and one patio door, together with repairs to four existing windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Nightingale Cottage Wood Lane Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HY
Raise garage roof to provide office at first floor level. Formation of new external steps and entrance door. (Part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Nightingale Cottage Wood Lane Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HY
Raise garage roof to provide office at first floor level. Formation of new external steps and entrance door. (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Feldon View Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
Proposed alterations together with single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Webbs Farm Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
-T1 poplar - mature tree with basal decay, framework pollard at 5 metres. -T2 poplar - Framework pollard as T2, to balance. -T3 contorted willow - Crown clean and selective lateral reduction to reliev
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Prospect Cottage Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HS
Rear single and two storey extension, conversion of garage to kitchen and utility along with replacement of garage doors with windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Cherington Lodge Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HS
Removal of two internal walls, reopen blocked fireplace
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Plumtree Barn Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
Eight existing windows to be removed and two doorsets. To be replaced with handmade timber Sapele hardwood windows and doors constructed using traditional methods. Sprayed finished to ensure longevity
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Nightingale Cottage Wood Lane Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HY
Extension to existing dwelling with glazed link
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Prospect Cottage Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HS
-T1 unknown species: fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Coverdale Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
Proposed extensions to rear of property. Front extension to garage with new pitched roof. New entrance porch and alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - The Thatched Cottage Steels Lane Cherington Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HL
Erection of garden building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Marsh Farm Stourton Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG
The refurbishment and reconstruction of an existing factory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Stourton in Warwickshire
Stourton is a quaint village and civil parish located alongside the River Stour, approximately 3 miles southeast of Shipston-on-Stour, with a population of 159 recorded in the 2011 census. It shares a boundary with the larger village of Cherington, making it an area of interest for planning applications that may impact both communities. The settlement has a population of approximately 171 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Stourton covers an area of approximately 392.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Stourton show an average sale price of £515,203, 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 Stourton a particularly low-crime area.
Stourton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Stourton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Drybank Meadow, Cherington SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stourton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cssvillages.co.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Stourton
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Stourton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stourton.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Stourton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stourton were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (8), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
24 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (9% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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