Barrow, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barrow, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barrow are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Barrow

Barrow is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Shropshire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Telford, nestled between Ironbridge and Much Wenlock. This serene area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable consideration for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 887 (2021)

District: Shropshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £273,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 029A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barrow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Barrow in Shropshire

Property prices in Barrow show an average sale price of £273,760, 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 Barrow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barrow includes 4 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, Barrow 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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