Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welford-on-Avon are administered by Stratford On Avon District Council. View the full Stratford On Avon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welford-on-Avon
Welford-on-Avon, a picturesque village in Warwickshire, lies approximately 4 miles west-south-west of Stratford-upon-Avon and has a population of 1,420 as of the 2011 census. This charming civil parish, which became part of Stratford-on-Avon District in 1974, features notable landmarks such as one of England's tallest maypoles and a collection of Tudor half-timbered and thatched cottages near the historic village church. The area is bordered by the River Avon and is rich in local amenities, including three pubs, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,767 (2021) · Area: 745.3 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Welford-on-Avon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welford-on-Avon.
- 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 Welford-on-Avon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Welford-on-Avon.
- - 9 Barton Meadow Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8DU
- T1 Quercus robar - Lateral extent reduction 2-3 metres to appropriate natural target pruning attachment points. To include crown clean of minor fragile deadwood - T2 Quercus robar - Lateral extent r
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Grists Orchard High Street Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8EF
- T1 Lawson cypress - Fell - T2 Lawson cypress - Fell - T3 Lawson cypress - Fell - T4 ash - Fell - T5 Lawson cypress - Reduce height by 6m (from 20m) - T6 Lawson cypress - Reduce height by 6m (from 20
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Land Outside 15/16 Headland Rise Welford-on-Avon
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus - 1 x 9 metre light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land Outside 17 Headland Close Welford-on-Avon
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus - 1 x 9 metre light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Magpie Cottage High Street Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8EF
- T4- prunus of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report - Fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. -T5 - prunus of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report - Fell to near ground l
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 4 Headland Rise Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8ET
Proposed Extension to existing Dropped Kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - East View Barton Road Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8EY
-T1 lilac - fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 3 Damson Close Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8FD
Approval of Local Market Housing sale in accordance with Paragraphs 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 of Part 3 and Part 4 of Schedule 1 of Section 106 Agreement 9 December 2014 relating to 13/02445/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - East View Barton Road Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8EY
Conversion of existing garage to create study.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - The Yews High Street Welford-on-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8EF
-T1 willow - Fell. (Dead).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Kehlstein Barton Road Welford-on-Avon
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00005/FUL granted on 30.03.2023, to amend the wording of condition 2 to amend approved slab levels layouts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Welford-on-Avon in Warwickshire
Welford-on-Avon, a picturesque village in Warwickshire, lies approximately 4 miles west-south-west of Stratford-upon-Avon and has a population of 1,420 as of the 2011 census. This charming civil parish, which became part of Stratford-on-Avon District in 1974, features notable landmarks such as one of England's tallest maypoles and a collection of Tudor half-timbered and thatched cottages near the historic village church. The area is bordered by the River Avon and is rich in local amenities, including three pubs, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,767 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Welford-on-Avon covers an area of approximately 745.3 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 Welford-on-Avon a particularly low-crime area.
Welford-on-Avon 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 Welford-on-Avon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Welford Field SSSI. 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 Welford-on-Avon
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Welford-on-Avon. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Welford-on-Avon.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Welford-on-Avon were tree works (10), outline applications (3), telecoms (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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