Upper Sapey, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Sapey, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Upper Sapey
Upper Sapey is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, situated 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Bromyard. With a population of 460 as recorded in the 2011 census, this rural community offers a unique environment for planning applications, particularly for developments that harmonize with its serene landscape and local character.
Population: 335 (2021)
District: Herefordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Malvern Hills
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Malvern Hills 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Sapey.
- 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 Sapey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
61 planning applications found near Upper Sapey.
- - Near New House Nurseries & Village Hall Upper Sapey WR6 6EX
Reg 5 - Notification of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - P261326/PDV - Near New House Nurseries & Village Hall Upper Sapey WR6 6EX
Reg 5 - Notification of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Permitted Development | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-04-27 - P253467/FH - The Cottage at The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 243254 (Proposed installation of new windows, doors, roof lights and internal re- ordering and providing new access to the cottage from th
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-12-03 - P253211/XA2 - The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 & 5 attached to Listed Building Consent 252400/L
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-06 - P252686/XA2 - The Cottage at The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 attached to Planning Permission 243254
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-16 - P252409/XA2 - The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 attached to listed building consent 243255
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-20 - P252400/L - The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Proposed addition of conservation style rooflights, a brick-built bat roost,and minor alterations to windows. (For DOC 3 4 5 see 253211)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-20 - P252384/AM - The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission 243254. To add 5 new conservation style rooflights. Opening up roof space above first floor. Alterations to some windows on the south
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-08-19 - P243255/L - ‘The Cottage’ at The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Proposed installation of new windows, doors, roof lights and internal re- ordering and providing new access to the cottage from the street. (For DOC 3 & 4 see 252409)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-15 - P243254/FH - ‘The Cottage’ at The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
Proposed installation of new windows, doors, roof lights and internal re- ordering and providing new access to the cottage from the street. (For DOC 3 see 252686)
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-15 - P250145/XA2 - Sewage treatment site South of Orchard Gardens Upper Sapey Worcester
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 214225
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-07 - P242333/L - The Stables at The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
The proposal seeks to install new timber stud partitions for en-suite bathrooms and joinery at first floor level, enclosing existing boxed in windows and new access to the stables parking from the st
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-08 - P242332/F - The Stables at The Old Rectory Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XR
The proposal seeks to install new timber stud partitions for en-suite bathrooms and joinery at first floor level, enclosing existing boxed in windows and provide new access to the stables parking fro
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-08 - P241996/XA2 - Sewage treatment site South of Orchard Gardens Upper Sapey Worcester
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning application 214225
Status: Refused | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-04 - P241061/FH - Church Way Lockhill Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XT
Proposed erection of an orangery to the front elevation.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-04-17 - P214225/N - Land West of B4203 Church Lane Junction Upper Sapey Worcester
Proposed extension to the existing sewage treatment site by moving thecurrent odour plant west, with the addition of new kit, and realignment of the access road (For DOC 3 see 241996) (For D
Status: Approved | Type: Waste | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-31 - P211666/XA2 - Land at Yearston Cottage B4204 From Thisledown Nursery To County Boundaary Upper Sapey Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 13 & 15 attached to planning permission 192207.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-04-25 - P201264/XA2 - Land to the South of New House Farm Upper Sapey Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 4 5 6 7 89 & 10 attached to planning permission 192207.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-04-23 - P193899/F - The Baiting House Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XT
Proposed single storey extension to the public trading area.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-11-11 - P193819/FH - Baytona Upper Sapey Worcester Herefordshire WR6 6XT
Proposed granny annexe
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-11-01
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A brief summary of Upper Sapey in Herefordshire
Upper Sapey is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, situated 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Bromyard. With a population of 460 as recorded in the 2011 census, this rural community offers a unique environment for planning applications, particularly for developments that harmonize with its serene landscape and local character. The settlement has a population of approximately 335 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Sapey a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Sapey 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 Upper Sapey includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Upper Sapey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Upper Sapey
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Upper Sapey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 8 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Sapey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 8 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Sapey were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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