Bridgnorth, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Bridgnorth are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, renowned for its picturesque setting along the River Severn, which divides the town into High Town and Low Town. With a population of 12,079 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Bridgnorth offers a unique blend of historical charm and community amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development.
Population: 11,853 (2021) · Elevation: 75m
District: Shropshire
Website: http://www.bridgnorth.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 035B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridgnorth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridgnorth.
- 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 Bridgnorth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
616 planning applications found near Bridgnorth.
- 26/02443/DIS · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Proposed Community And Activity Centre East Of Ludlow Road Bridgnorth Shropshire
Discharge of condition 5 (Drainage) on planning permission 25/04883/VAR
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 25 Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN
Renovation and refurbishment
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/02210/LBC · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - The Original Factory Shop 16 High Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DB
Display of signage
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/02135/DIS · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Proposed Residential Development Land South Of 16 Meadow Close Bridgnorth Shropshire
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan relating to planning permission 25/02015/FUL for erection of a dormer bungalow with associated landscaping and external works
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/02074/ADV · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - 16 High Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DB
Fascia sign to front elevation and front elevation return.
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 4 Pool Drive Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 5DL
Removal and replacement of existing garage roof to create ancillary space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 25 Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN
Renovation and refurbishment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 40 River Side Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4BH
Proposed works to provide improved flood resilience to the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Croft 10 - 11 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Conversion of existing guest house to 4No. residential units (house and flats) with alterations repairs and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Croft 10 - 11 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Conversion of existing guest house to 4No. residential units (house and flats) with alterations repairs and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 28 East Castle Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AN
Discharge of conditions 3 (joinery), 4 (external materials), 5 (roof details), 7 (walling details of heads and sills), 8 (brickwork bond and type), 9 (roof rooflights) and condition 10 (Level 2 Survey
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 24 Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN
Restoration and refurbishment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 48 High Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DX
Fell 1no. Yew (T1) within Bridgnorth Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - HSBC 43A High Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DD
Remedial works to refinish and redecorate the deteriorated external elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 33 Victoria Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4LD
Variation of Condition No. 2 attached to permission 25/04330/FUL dated 08 January 2026
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 64 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Alterations and repair of existing residential building and change of use of ground floor from Class E (retail) to Class C3 (residential).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Sainsbury's Old Smithfield Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN
Application to determine if Prior Approval under Part 14 Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 is required for the installation of 276No. monocrystalline
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 16 Love Lane Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4HE
Amendment to planning permission 24/03622/FUL - reduce size of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 26 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Prune back away from buildings by 1.5m 1no Silver Birch & crown reduce back to previous pruning points 1no Cherry and 1no Acer within Bridgnorth Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Proposed Residential And Commercial Development Land Tasley Bridgnorth Shropshire
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters (appearance, layout, scale and landscaping) for Phase 3 (Plot 7) for the erection of 105 units (plot substitution) further to outline permission 21/05023/O
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of Bridgnorth in Shropshire
Bridgnorth is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, renowned for its picturesque setting along the River Severn, which divides the town into High Town and Low Town. With a population of 12,079 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Bridgnorth offers a unique blend of historical charm and community amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and local development. The Town has a population of approximately 11,853 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Bridgnorth sits at an elevation of 75 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bridgnorth show an average sale price of £281,890, 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 Bridgnorth a particularly low-crime area.
Bridgnorth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Innage Gardens, Oldbury, Bridgnorth. 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 Bridgnorth 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridgnorth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bridgnorth.co.uk/. 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 Bridgnorth
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Bridgnorth. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bridgnorth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bridgnorth were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (15), listed building and heritage (13). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 81 smaller schemes were submitted.
36 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 32 were dismissed (11% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 64 applications
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