Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire · England · settlement
About Wootton Wawen
Wootton Wawen is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, approximately 20 miles from Birmingham and 6.5 miles north of Stratford-upon-Avon. Situated along the A3400, the area features strong clay soil primarily used for pasture, with some arable farming. The village's historical context includes the enclosure of common fields in 1776, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to agricultural development and rural infrastructure.
Population: 1,439 (2021) · Area: 1926.6 km²
District: Stratford-on-Avon
Website: http://www.woottonwawen-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £599,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 001C
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 2
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wootton Wawen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wootton Wawen.
- 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 Wootton Wawen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wootton Wawen.
- - Pound Cottage Stratford Road Wootton Wawen Henley-in-Arden B95 6BE
- G1 common limes x4 no. - Reduce height by 8m and sides by 3m (existing measurements 21m x 18m x 19m) - G2 common Limes x6 no. - Reduce height by 8m and sides by 3m (existing measurements 21m x 22m x
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Tree House Stratford Road Wootton Wawen Henley-in-Arden B95 6BY
Repairs to chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Mill House Stratford Road Wootton Wawen Henley-in-Arden B95 6BY
-T1 holly - Fell (dead).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm Stratford Road Wootton Wawen Henley-in-Arden B95 6BY
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus, detailed as 2 block terminals with associated wiring and cables
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Middle Mill Stratford Road Wootton Wawen Henley-in-Arden B95 6BY
- T1 alder - Crown reduction of 3 metres in height to previous height reduction points and 3 metres laterally (from 12 metres down to 9 metres)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Wootton Wawen Roman Catholic Cemetary Stratford Road Wootton Wawen B95 6BE
-T4 yew - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stratford on Avon | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Wootton Wawen in Warwickshire
Wootton Wawen is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, approximately 20 miles from Birmingham and 6.5 miles north of Stratford-upon-Avon. Situated along the A3400, the area features strong clay soil primarily used for pasture, with some arable farming. The village's historical context includes the enclosure of common fields in 1776, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications related to agricultural development and rural infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,439 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon district.
Wootton Wawen covers an area of approximately 1926.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Wootton Wawen show an average sale price of £599,509, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wootton Wawen is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wootton Wawen 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 Wootton Wawen includes 5 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, Wootton Wawen planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woottonwawen-pc.gov.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 Wootton Wawen
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wootton Wawen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wootton Wawen may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wootton Wawen were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (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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Related Planning Guides
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