What types of planning applications are most common near Barkers Green?

The most common type of planning application near Barkers Green is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Barkers Green, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barkers Green, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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About Barkers Green

Barkers Green is a quaint hamlet located near Wem in Shropshire, England. This serene community offers a rural lifestyle while being in proximity to urban amenities, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments in the region.

District: Wem Rural

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Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
LSOA: Shropshire 014D

Crime Statistics

41 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 25
anti-social-behaviour: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2
public-order: 2
shoplifting: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
other-theft: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barkers Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barkers Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Barkers Green.

- Proposed Residential Development Land Between Aston Road And Church Lane Wem Shropshire
Outline planning application, to include access matters only for: up to 175 dwellings, site access and highway works, green infrastructure including public open space, sustainable drainage, landscape
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-08-08
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- 24 Barkers Green Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5JW
Erection of a two storey extension; replacement front porch and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-09-23
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- 24 Barkers Green Wem Shropshire SY4 5JW
Erection of hay shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2005-11-10
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- Seven Oaks 19 Barkers Green Wem Shropshire SY4 5JW
Two storey extension to side of existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2005-06-27
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A brief summary of Barkers Green in Shropshire

The Barkers Green area recorded 41 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Barkers Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wem. 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 Barkers Green 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.

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Planning Activity in Barkers Green

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Barkers Green.

The most common application types near Barkers Green were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development was submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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