Temple Grafton, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Temple Grafton, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Temple Grafton
Temple Grafton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, approximately 4 miles east of Alcester and 14 miles west of Warwick. Despite its name suggesting a connection to the Knights Templar, the village's history actually links it to the Knights Hospitaller during the reign of Richard I. Known historically as Grafton Superior, it was recorded as such in 1347, distinguishing it from the nearby Ardens Grafton, referred to as Inferior. This rich historical backdrop makes Temple Grafton a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development considerations.
Population: 491 (2021) · Area: 829.5 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,600 (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 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Temple Grafton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Temple Grafton.
- 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 Temple Grafton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Temple Grafton.
- - The Old Vicarage Croft Lane Temple Grafton Alcester B49 6PA
-T1 Robinia pseudoacacia: Remove at source 2 n.o. branches, one extending out over busy road junction and the second extending over entrance gateway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 8 Croft Lane Temple Grafton Alcester B49 6PA
Rear ground and first floor extension, front porch, removal and replacement of render, and installation of new windows and a front door. Formation of hardstanding and vehicular crossover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Newhall Church Bank Temple Grafton Alcester B49 6NU
-T1 cherry - Fell (dying) and replace with lilac tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 2 Court Close Temple Grafton Alcester B49 6NY
Two storey side extension and new front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 4 Church Bank Temple Grafton Alcester B49 6NU
-T1 cherry - reduce height from 7 metres to 5.5 metres. Reduce spread of crown from 6 metres to 5 metres. Crown thin by approximately 20%, removing smaller leaders.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-05
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A brief summary of Temple Grafton in Warwickshire
Temple Grafton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, approximately 4 miles east of Alcester and 14 miles west of Warwick. Despite its name suggesting a connection to the Knights Templar, the village's history actually links it to the Knights Hospitaller during the reign of Richard I. Known historically as Grafton Superior, it was recorded as such in 1347, distinguishing it from the nearby Ardens Grafton, referred to as Inferior. This rich historical backdrop makes Temple Grafton a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 491 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Temple Grafton covers an area of approximately 829.5 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 Temple Grafton show an average sale price of £358,600, 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 Temple Grafton a particularly low-crime area.
Temple Grafton 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 Temple Grafton includes 3 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 Temple Grafton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Temple Grafton. The average decision time was 53 days.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Temple Grafton were tree works (10), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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