Acton Burnell, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Acton Burnell, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Acton Burnell
Acton Burnell is a village and parish in Shropshire, England, notable for its historic significance as the site of an early parliamentary meeting where the Statute of Acton Burnell was enacted in 1283. The village is also home to Concord College and had a population of 544 as of the 2011 census, making it a community of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 407 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £334,834 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- LSOA: Powys 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Acton Burnell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acton Burnell.
- 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 Acton Burnell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Acton Burnell.
- - Acton Burnell Castle Acton Burnell Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PE
Reduce back branches by 1-1.5m away from building to suitable pruning points of 2no Atlas Cedar and reduce back brush to clear access (See Report) within Acton Burnell Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Acton Burnell in Shropshire
Acton Burnell is a village and parish in Shropshire, England, notable for its historic significance as the site of an early parliamentary meeting where the Statute of Acton Burnell was enacted in 1283. The village is also home to Concord College and had a population of 544 as of the 2011 census, making it a community of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 407 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Acton Burnell show an average sale price of £334,834, 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 Acton Burnell a particularly low-crime area.
Acton Burnell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Acton Burnell. 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 Acton Burnell includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. 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, Acton Burnell 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 Acton Burnell
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Acton Burnell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acton Burnell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Acton Burnell were tree works (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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