Stretford, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stretford, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stretford are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stretford
Stretford is a quaint village located in Herefordshire, England, approximately three miles west of Leominster. Once a civil parish with a population of just 22 in 1961, it was merged with the neighbouring Monkland on 1 April 1987 to create the new parish of Monkland & Stretford. This small community may hold potential for planning applications, particularly in the context of rural development and local amenities.
District: Monkland and Stretford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stretford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stretford.
- 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 Stretford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Stretford.
- P261676/F - Agricultural building at Stretford Bridge Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LP
Replacement agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - P253172/F - Track north west of Highfield Cottage Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LW
Change of use of agricultural land to vehicular access lane for Highfield cottage, in substitution of the existing access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-25 - P253440/F - Land at Stretfordbury Farm Stoke Prior Herefordshire
Demolition of the existing modern barn buildings and the provision of 5no. dwellings and garages, including a new vehicular access and driveway from the A44 and other associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-05 - - Land at Stretfordbury Farm Stoke Prior Herefordshire
Demolition of the existing modern barn buildings and the provision of 5no. dwellings and garages, including a new vehicular access and driveway from the A44 and other associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Stretfordbury Farm Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to Listed Building Consent 241200
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Stretfordbury Farm Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LP
Retrospective listed building consent application for unauthoritsed works to roof, chimneys and boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - P232557/F - Highfield Cottage Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LW
Proposed two storey extension and detached cart shed (3 bay garaging)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-08-30 - P221781/F - Highfield Cottage Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LW
Proposed two storey extension and detached cart shed (3 bay garaging).Access track and entrance to road to C1055.
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-06-13 - P183320/F - Broad Stone Farm Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LW
Proposed laying of stone farm tracks.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-08-20 - P182633/PA7 - Broad Stone Farm Stoke Prior Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LW
Proposed resurfacing of multiple farm tracks
Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-07-12
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A brief summary of Stretford in Herefordshire
Stretford is a quaint village located in Herefordshire, England, approximately three miles west of Leominster. Once a civil parish with a population of just 22 in 1961, it was merged with the neighbouring Monkland on 1 April 1987 to create the new parish of Monkland & Stretford. This small community may hold potential for planning applications, particularly in the context of rural development and local amenities. It sits within the Monkland and Stretford district.
Property prices in Stretford show an average sale price of £321,224, 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 Stretford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stretford 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 Stretford
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Stretford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stretford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stretford were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% 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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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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