Badger, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Badger, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Badger
Badger is a quaint village and civil parish located in Shropshire, England, approximately six miles north-east of Bridgnorth. The parish has a small population, recorded at 134 in the 2001 census and slightly decreasing to 126 by the 2011 census, making it a unique area for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
Population: 127 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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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: South Staffordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- LSOA: South Staffordshire 015G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Badger.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Badger.
- 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 Badger based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Badger.
- - Rectory Barn House Badger Wolverhampton Bridgnorth Shropshire WV6 7JR
Erection of new orangery following demolition of existing lean-to glasshouse, formation of new patio area, replacement of windows and internal alterations/modernisation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Badger in Shropshire
Badger is a quaint village and civil parish located in Shropshire, England, approximately six miles north-east of Bridgnorth. The parish has a small population, recorded at 134 in the 2001 census and slightly decreasing to 126 by the 2011 census, making it a unique area for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 127 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Badger show an average sale price of £256,720, 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 Badger a particularly low-crime area.
Badger has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Badger, Beckbury. 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 Badger includes 2 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, Badger 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.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.