Ackleton, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ackleton, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Ackleton
Ackleton is a quaint village nestled in Shropshire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Worfield. This charming locality offers a blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wolverhampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wolverhampton West
- LSOA: Wolverhampton 009E
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ackleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ackleton.
- 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 Ackleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ackleton.
- - Hall Cottage Folley Road Ackleton Wolverhampton Shropshire WV6 7JL
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a ground and lower ground level incidental outbuilding providing garaging and gym facilities
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Ackleton in Shropshire
Ackleton is a quaint village nestled in Shropshire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Worfield. This charming locality offers a blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Ackleton show an average sale price of £256,720, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Ackleton is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ackleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Badger. 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 Ackleton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Ackleton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Ackleton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ackleton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ackleton.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ackleton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Folley planning applications
- Badger planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.