Upper Kinsham, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Kinsham, Herefordshire.

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About Upper Kinsham

Upper Kinsham is a civil parish located in the scenic wooded hills of Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border and approximately 3 miles east of Presteigne. This charming area features two small settlements, Upper Kinsham and Lower Kinsham, which overlook the picturesque valley of the River Lugg, serving as a natural boundary for the parish. For those researching planning applications, the unique topography and rural setting of Upper Kinsham present various opportunities and considerations for development.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Shropshire
• Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
• LSOA: Shropshire 036C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Kinsham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Kinsham.

• 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 Upper Kinsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

17 planning applications found near Upper Kinsham.

1. P233585/FH - Kinsham Court Kinsham Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Proposed extension, an orangery. NOTE: works for new orangery already approved under Listed Building Consent 231920.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-05
2. P231920/L - Kinsham Court Kinsham Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Proposed orangery extension, internal re-ordering and external door and window replacement.
   Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-25
3. - Kinsham Court Kinsham Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Proposed orangery extension, internal re-ordering and external door and window replacement.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-21
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4. P210261/F - Kinsham Farm Kinsham Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Proposed covering of existing farmyard hardstanding areas.
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-01-25
5. P183289/PA7 - Kinsham Farm Kinsham Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development: proposed building.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-09-02
6. P182426/H - Kinsham Farm Kinsham Presteigne Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Proposed hedgerow removal.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Hedgerow Removal | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-06-27
7. N121926/L - Kinsham Court Kinsham Presteigne Powys LD8 2HR
   Internal alterations to first floor flat above stable building
   Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-07-19
8. N121921/L - Kinsham Court Kinsham Presteigne Powys LD8 2HR
   Internal and external alterations to cottage.
   Status: Refused | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2012-07-19
9. N111399/FH - Kinsham Farm Kingsham Herefordshire LD8 2HR
   Proposed single storey rear extension.
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-06-01
10. N110461/F - Kinsham Farm Kingsham Herefordshire LD8 2HR
    Erection of agricultural storage building.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2011-03-04
11. DCN071637/F - The Old Granary Kinsham Presteigne, Herefordshire LD8 2HR
    Proposed change of use of reservoir building to workshop/store. Demolition and reconstruction of existing shed
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-05-17
12. DCN060130/N - Kinsham Farm Kinsham Presteigne, Herefordshire LD8 2HR
    Change of use of part of existing agricultural building to waste transfer station for agricultural plastic waste.
    Status: Approved | Type: Waste | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2006-03-13
13. DCN043339/F - The Old Granary Kinsham Presteigne, Herefordshire LD8 2HR
    Bedroom/study extension to existing annex.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-07-13
14. DCN032261/F - The Old Granary Kinsham Presteigne, Herefordshire LD8 2HR
    Variation of planning condition no. 2 of permission no. 96/0481/N to enable its use as an annex to "The Old Granary" only.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-07-17
15. DCN002301/F - Steven G Deakins Kinsham Farm Kinsham, Presteigne, Herefords LD8 2HR
    Erection of agricultural workshop/machinery store with separate bundedchemical store
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2000-05-21
16. DCN002138/F - Steven G Deakins Kinsham Farm Kinsham, Presteigne, Herefords LD8 2HR
    Erection of general agricultural storage building
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2000-05-21
17. DCN993218/S - Cadwell Kinsham Presteigne, Herefordshire LD8 2HR
    Cattle housing building
    Status: Approved | Type: Agricultural/Forestry Developments | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 1999-04-27

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A brief summary of Upper Kinsham in Herefordshire

Upper Kinsham is a civil parish located in the scenic wooded hills of Herefordshire, England, near the Welsh border and approximately 3 miles east of Presteigne. This charming area features two small settlements, Upper Kinsham and Lower Kinsham, which overlook the picturesque valley of the River Lugg, serving as a natural boundary for the parish. For those researching planning applications, the unique topography and rural setting of Upper Kinsham present various opportunities and considerations for development.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Kinsham a particularly low-crime area.

Upper Kinsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lingen. 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 Upper Kinsham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lugg SSSI; 20 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 Upper Kinsham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Kinsham.

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