Walterstone, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walterstone, Herefordshire.

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About Walterstone

Walterstone is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, located near the Welsh border and adjacent to the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park, approximately 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Hereford. With a small population of 97 recorded in the 2001 UK Census, Walterstone is part of the Longtown Group Parish Council, which also includes Craswall, Llanveynoe, and Longtown, facilitating local governance and community planning initiatives.

Population: 89 (2021) · Area: 1.9 km²

District: Herefordshire

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Area Information

• Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
• Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
• LSOA: Herefordshire 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Walterstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Walterstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

19 planning applications found near Walterstone.

1. P240258/FH - Barnfield Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DZ
   Proposed demolition of conservatory and replacement with new single storey extension
   Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-29
2. P233566/PA7 - Coed Y Grafel Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DT
   Application for prior notification for a proposed un-insulated steel framed building, machinery/hay/general purpose storage shed to store machinery, hay and other agricultural items.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-12-04
3. P233066/FH - Barnfield Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DZ
   Demolition of existing conservatory. Proposed two storey extension andbalcony.
   Status: Refused | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-11-30
4. P224052/XA2 - Grove Farm Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DX
   Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 6 7 9 & 12 attached to planning permission 221307.
   Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-12-12
5. P221307/F - Grove Farm Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DX
   Proposed change of use of land and siting of 3 no. holiday lodges and associated works.(For DOC 4 6 7 9 & 12 see 224052)
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-26
6. P202593/PA7 - Upper Coed Y Gravel Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DT
   Prior notification for a proposed agricultural building to be used as a hay store.
   Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-08-06
7. P202208/PA7 - Upper Coed Y Grafel Walterstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0DT
   Prior notification for agricultural building.
   Status: Undecided | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2020-07-09
8. P191898/F - Barnfield Walterstone Herefordshire HR2 0DZ
   Change of use of existing first floor ancillary/office accommodation to a holiday let
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2019-05-28
9. P180207/F - 1 Crossway Cottages C1219 Nuthatch Cottage to Gwent Boundary HR2 0DX
   Proposed construction of small stone barn
   Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2018-03-27
10. P072146/J - Land Between Buckfield Keep Barons Cross Road Leominster, Hr6 8qx And Ginhal
    To fell secondary bough on Sycamore tree
    Status: Approved | Type: Works to trees covered by TPO | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2007-03-23
11. DS042806/F - 2 Crossways Walterstone Herefordshire HR2 0DX
    Proposed two storey extension.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2004-06-07
12. DS033624/F - 2 Crossways Walterstone Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0DX
    New two storey extension to dwelling to provide family room, shower and utility room with bedroom and bathroom at first floor level.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2003-12-05
13. DS023048/F - New Buildings Farm Walterstone Herefordshire HR2 0DX
    Demolition of the existing two storey dwelling and replacement with new two storey dwelling.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2002-09-26
14. DS013333/F - New Buildings Farm Walterstone Herefordshire HR2 0DX
    Demolition of the existing two storey dwelling and replacement with new two storey dwelling
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2001-11-30
15. DS010585/F - New Buildings Farm Walterstone Herefordshire HR2 0DX
    Demolition of existing two storey dwelling and replacement with new two storey dwelling.
    Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2001-09-06
16. DS002879/F - Crossways Cottage Walterstone Hereford HR2 0PX
    Proposed conservatory extension onto gable end of existing cottage.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2000-09-07
17. DS000218/F - Coed-Y-Grafel Walterstone Common Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0DT
    Conservatory extension.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2000-01-20
18. DS990535/F - Upper Coed Y Grafel Walterstone Hereford HR2 0DT
    Demolition of existing lean-to extension and erection of new 2 storey extension with living room, bedroom, bathrooms, cloaks and utility.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 1999-07-18
19. DS991014/F - Upper Coed-Y-Grafel Walterstone Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 0DT
    Temporary siting of four caravans to house family while house is beingrenovated.
    Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 1999-05-31

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A brief summary of Walterstone in Herefordshire

Walterstone is a quaint village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, located near the Welsh border and adjacent to the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park, approximately 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Hereford. With a small population of 97 recorded in the 2001 UK Census, Walterstone is part of the Longtown Group Parish Council, which also includes Craswall, Llanveynoe, and Longtown, facilitating local governance and community planning initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 89 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Herefordshire district.

Walterstone covers an area of approximately 1.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Walterstone includes 2 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 Walterstone

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Walterstone.

The most common application types near Walterstone were full planning applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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