Benthall, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benthall, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
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: £273,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 029D
Crime Statistics
19 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- drugs: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
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
42 planning applications found near Benthall.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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
View full details - - 48 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension which incorporates existing outbuilding; conversion of former pigsty to create a new workshop/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-11-27
View full details - - 47 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Discharge of conditions 3 (Material Samples) and 4 (Archaeology) on planning permission 12/02922/FUL for the erection of a detached garage and associated landscaping works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-08-11
View full details - - Proposed Dwelling South Of The Bayliffs House Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire
Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of a detached dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-05-21
View full details - - Hazeck The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
To fell 1No Norway Spruce and 1No Apple Tree within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-05-01
View full details - - 48 The Mines Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QY
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension which incorporates existing outbuilding; conversion of former pigsty to create a new workshop/store
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-01-27
View full details - - Hazeck The Mines Benthall Broseley TF12 5QY
Proposed side kitchen extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-12-19
View full details - - Hazeck The Mines Benthall Broseley TF12 5QY
Revisions to existing planning approval for side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-12-19
View full details - - Hazeck The Mines Benthall Broseley TF12 5QY
Erection of double new garage and retaining walls (amended description).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-12-04
View full details - - Hazeck The Mines Benthall Broseley TF12 5QY
New chimney to existing roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-12-04
View full details - - Land At Workhouse Lodge Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QZ
To fell 4No. Hawthorns within Broseley Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-11-18
View full details - - Spring Corner 58 Spout Lane Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF12 5QZ
To fell 2 mature Ash trees, 2 mature Holly trees and crown lift one mature Ash tree (see attached schedule) within Barrow Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-11-17
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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 £273,760, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 19 crimes reported in the Benthall area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Benthall 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 Benthall
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Benthall. Of these, 80% 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 (13), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). 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 2 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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