Benthall, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benthall, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Benthall are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Benthall
Benthall is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Barrow, Shropshire, just south of Telford and approximately a mile from Ironbridge along the River Severn. Almost adjoining the town of Broseley, Benthall had a population of 314 as recorded in 1951. The parish was merged with Dawley and Much Wenlock on 1 April 1966, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the surrounding area.
District: Barrow
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £278,240 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 029C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benthall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benthall.
- 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 Benthall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Benthall.
- 26/01955/TCA · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - 53 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Approx. 8ft crown reduction of 1no. Cherry tree and approx. 6ft crown reduction of 1no. Birch tree within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/01794/LBC · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - Benthall House Benthall Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF12 5RJ
Facilitating work and repair work to part of pitched roof including truss repairs
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 44 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Reduce height to 5m of 1no. Sycamore (T1) within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 55 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Reduce by a maximum of a third 1no Ash within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-31
View full details - - Benthall House Benthall Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF12 5RJ
Fell 1no. conifer within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Proposed Residential Development Land Off Benthall Lane And Bridge Bank Benthall Broseley Shropshire
Outline application (all matters reserved) for the development of 3No. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Overdale The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Erection of single-storey rear and side extensions, detached replacement carport/workshop, roof works to facilitate change in roofing tiles, installation of black timber cladding to entire building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Mines Cottage 52 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Fell 3no Conifer within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Hazeck The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Fell to ground level 1No. Norway Spruce protected by Shropshire Council (Hazeck, The Mines, Broseley, Shropshire) Tree Preservation Order 2015
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-02-16
View full details - - Proposed Camping Land West Of The Bayliffs House Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire
Use of land for stationing of 8 eco-pods for holiday use with associated car parking (revised scheme)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-09-18
View full details - - 50 The Mines Broseley TF12 5QY
Prune 3No large sycamore trees by 5% and remove 5No lower branches within the Broseley conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-11-24
View full details - - 45 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Notification of tree work to include the felling of three Conifers trees and one Cedar tree within the Broseley conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-08-02
View full details - - Proposed Development Of Camping Pods West Of The Bayliffs House Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire
Siting of up to 8 eco-pods for holiday use with associated car parking to include change of use of land
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-07-31
View full details - - Little Gables Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QZ
To crown lift 1No Pine Tree to a maximum height of 3m; remove 150mm diameter branch projecting over garden of 1 No Pine Tree and remove 3 lowest branches of 1 No Pine Tree within Broseley Conservation
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-03-13
View full details - - 48 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Amendments to planning permission 15/05134/FUL to install solar panels - erection of a two storey side and rear extension which incorporates existing outbuilding; conversion of former pigsty to create
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-02-17
View full details - - 48 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Amendments to planning permission 15/05134/FUL to replace 2 rooflights in RF6 with a dormer, replace rooflight in RF7 with solar panels, add rooflight to north east elevation above utility room and in
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-12-13
View full details - - 48 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Amendments to planning permission 15/05134/FUL to include repositioning of DG2, add flue to range in RG6, repositioning of DG4, swop wet room and utility and rebuild front wall WG4 & DG2 on a straight
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-12-13
View full details - - Spring Corner 58 Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QZ
Fell 1no Mature Ash Tree within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-08-22
View full details - - Proposed Dwelling West Of The Woodlands Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire
Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of one house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-04-12
View full details - - 50 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
To reduce the height of one boundary hedge (comprising 4 no. Leylandii and 2 no. Hawthorn) to 2.5m within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-02-08
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A brief summary of Benthall in Shropshire
Benthall is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Barrow, Shropshire, just south of Telford and approximately a mile from Ironbridge along the River Severn. Almost adjoining the town of Broseley, Benthall had a population of 314 as recorded in 1951. The parish was merged with Dawley and Much Wenlock on 1 April 1966, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the surrounding area. It sits within the Barrow district.
Property prices in Benthall show an average sale price of £278,240, 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 Benthall a particularly low-crime area.
Benthall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Severn Gorge, Broseley. 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 Benthall includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tick Wood and Benthall Edge SSSI, Lincoln Hill SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Benthall
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Benthall. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Benthall.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Benthall were tree works (15), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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- Posenhall planning applications
- Ironbridge planning applications
- Madeleywood planning applications
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- Wyke planning applications
- Coalbrookdale planning applications
- Barrow planning applications
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