How long do planning decisions take near Yarpole?

The average planning decision time near Yarpole is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Yarpole?

The planning approval rate near Yarpole is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Yarpole?

The most common type of planning application near Yarpole is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Yarpole?

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Yarpole, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yarpole, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Yarpole are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Yarpole

Yarpole is a picturesque village in Herefordshire, located approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Leominster and close to the Shropshire border. Now part of the parish of Croft and Yarpole, the village was home to 394 residents in 1961 before its parish status was merged in 1987. The surrounding hamlets of Bicton, Bircher, and Croft enhance its rural appeal, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.

District: Croft and Yarpole

Website: http://www.yarpole.com/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £321,224 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yarpole.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yarpole based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

31 planning applications found near Yarpole.

- Red Oak Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
T1 - Flowering Cherry - Reduction as hanging over boundary fence - all round 25% reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-22
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P261817/K - Red Oak Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
T1 - Flowering Cherry - Reduction as hanging over boundary fence - all round 25% reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-21
- Brookside Cottage Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
T1 Apple Tree; remove large front union and all associated branches. Heavy foliage over neighbouring property. T2 Apple Tree; remove large lower limb. T3 Cherry Tree; sympathetic crown raise and canop
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-11
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P261731/K - Brookside Cottage Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
T1 Apple Tree; remove large front union and all associated branches. Heavy foliage over neighbouring property. T2 Apple Tree; remove large lower limb. T3 Cherry Tree; sympathetic crown raise and cano
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
P260332/K - Melrose Cottage Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
Removal of small conifers that have grown into the footpath entrance and also raising up several conifer trees running along the path to make it usable again. Removal of three very large spruce tre
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
P260003/FH - Hazeldene Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-02
- Hazeldene Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-02
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P251899/K - Lower House Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
Proposed removal of large fir tree adjacent to house. The tree is pastits prime.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-30
P251474/L - Church House Farm Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BB
Proposal to partially replace roof cladding on detached listed barn.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-09
P251473/F - Church House Farm Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BB
Proposal to partially replace roof cladding on detached listed barn.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-06-09
- Church House Farm Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BB
Proposal to partially replace roof cladding on detached listed barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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- Church House Farm Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BB
Proposal to partially replace roof cladding on detached listed barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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P232050/FH - Brookside Cottage Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
Proposed first floor dormer bedroom extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-07-05
P230190/K - Church Cottage Green Lane Yarpole Herefordshire HR6 0BB
We have recently had a Vegetation Management survey on behalf of National Grid over concerns about power cables passing through the canopy of a Monkey Puzzle Tree (T1) growing in our garden. I
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-01-19
P222722/K - Lower House Farm Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BA
Maple tree died and rotting - needs cutting down and removing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Works to Trees in a Conservation Area | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-08-10
P222208/XA2 - Land at Yarpole, Leominster, Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 attached to planning permission 161522.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-07-04
P221194/FH - West End Cottage Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0BB
Proposed installation of solar panels on the south facing rear elevation roof
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-04-11
P220255/XA2 - Land at Yarpole Leominster Herefordshire
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 and 9 attached to planning permission 171745
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-01-25
P213641/F - Land at Yarpole, Leominster, Herefordshire
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 161522 (Proposed 6 no. detached dwellings and 4 no. garages) - Change from single to double garages for plots 3 & 4.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-07
P213640/F - Land at Yarpole, Leominster, Herefordshire
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 161522 (Proposed 6 no. detached dwellings and 4 no. garages) addition of semi-detached garages to plots 1 & 2.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-10-07

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A brief summary of Yarpole in Herefordshire

Property prices in Yarpole show an average sale price of £321,224, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Yarpole has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Luston, Yarpole, Bircher. 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 Yarpole includes 6 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, Yarpole planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.yarpole.com/. 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 Yarpole

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Yarpole. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yarpole may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Yarpole slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Yarpole were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were 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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