Brownhill, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brownhill, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brownhill are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brownhill
Brownhill is a suburb located to the north-east of Blackburn town centre, within the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. Part of the Roe Lee ward, it has an estimated population of 5,948 and is in proximity to Ramsgreave, Wilpshire, and Sunnybower, making it a significant area for local planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brownhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brownhill.
- 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 Brownhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Brownhill.
- - Weston Road OB Weston Road Baschurch Shropshire
33kv Overhead Electricity Distribution Line Rebuild
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-14
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A brief summary of Brownhill in Shropshire
Brownhill is a suburb located to the north-east of Blackburn town centre, within the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. Part of the Roe Lee ward, it has an estimated population of 5,948 and is in proximity to Ramsgreave, Wilpshire, and Sunnybower, making it a significant area for local planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brownhill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brownhill 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, Brownhill 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 Brownhill
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Brownhill.
The most common application types near Brownhill were outline applications (1), other applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.