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House prices in Shropshire Council: average £275,232, -1.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Shropshire Council received?
Shropshire Council received 3,678 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does Shropshire Council take to decide applications?
Shropshire Council takes an average of 35 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Shropshire Council?
Shropshire Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Shropshire Council?
Submit your representation to Shropshire Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Shropshire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Shropshire Council planning decision?
Yes. If Shropshire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,000 appeals were lodged against Shropshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Shropshire Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Shropshire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Shropshire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Shropshire Council serves as the local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Shropshire in the West Midlands, having transitioned to a unitary authority in 2009. Previously known as Shropshire County Council and Salop County Council, it now combines the responsibilities of both a county and district council. Notably, the non-metropolitan county of Shropshire is distinct from the larger ceremonial county, which also encompasses Telford and Wrekin, making it essential for those researching planning applications to understand the council's jurisdiction and structure.

The council area encompasses 1,016 towns and villages, including Bishop's Castle, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Much Wenlock and Oswestry/Croeswallt. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Shropshire Council received 3,678 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (370), tree works (209), outline applications (196). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,000 planning appeals were lodged against Shropshire Council decisions, of which 233 were allowed and 685 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Shropshire Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Shropshire Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.