Whichford, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whichford, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Whichford
Whichford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Warwickshire, England, approximately 5 miles southeast of Shipston-on-Stour. Nestled near the boundary with Oxfordshire, it lies about 4.5 miles north of the town of Chipping Norton, making it a notable spot for planning applications in this charming rural area.
Population: 299 (2021) · Area: 854.4 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
Website: http://www.whichfordandascott.org.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 015C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whichford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whichford.
- 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 Whichford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Whichford.
- - The Old School Whichford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5PE
- T22 ash - Fell due to ash die back
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Church Mead Whichford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5PG
- T1 thusa - Fell (and replace)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - Sunnybank Whichford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5PG
-T1 purple plum (Prunus cerasifera) - 8 metres high with a spread of 7 metres - proposing reduction to 4 metres, taking it to appropriate pruning points where possible. - Reduce top by 4 metres to lea
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Leasowe Farm Whichford Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5PE
Alterations to and conversion of a range of barns, cottages and outbuildings to form three dwellings: provision of gardens and parking and other related works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Whichford in Warwickshire
Whichford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Warwickshire, England, approximately 5 miles southeast of Shipston-on-Stour. Nestled near the boundary with Oxfordshire, it lies about 4.5 miles north of the town of Chipping Norton, making it a notable spot for planning applications in this charming rural area. The settlement has a population of approximately 299 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Whichford covers an area of approximately 854.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Neighbourhood safety in Whichford is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Whichford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Whichford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Whichford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whichford Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Whichford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.whichfordandascott.org.uk. 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 Whichford
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Whichford.
The most common application types near Whichford were tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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