Bucknell, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bucknell, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Bucknell
Bucknell is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Shropshire, England, near the River Redlake and just 600 meters from the River Teme. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Knighton, Bucknell is nestled within the stunning Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. Its proximity to the Welsh border and Herefordshire further enhances its appeal for potential investors and developers.
Population: 740 (2021)
District: Shropshire
Website: https://bedstoneandbucknell.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bucknell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bucknell.
- 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 Bucknell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bucknell.
- - The Hall Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA
Discharge of condtion 3 (materials) relating to planning permission 24/02201/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Lower House Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA
Discharge of conditions 4 (WSI), 5 (EPS Licence), 6 (Bat Roosting) ,7 (Bird Boxes), 8 (Lighting Plan), 9 (Works in accordance with Bat Survey Report) associated with application number 22/05628/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Yewtree House Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA
Crown reduce by 4m to previous reduction points of 2no Yew within Bucknell Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Bucknell in Shropshire
Bucknell is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south Shropshire, England, near the River Redlake and just 600 meters from the River Teme. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Knighton, Bucknell is nestled within the stunning Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. Its proximity to the Welsh border and Herefordshire further enhances its appeal for potential investors and developers. The settlement has a population of approximately 740 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Bucknell show an average sale price of £373,280, 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 Bucknell a particularly low-crime area.
Bucknell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bucknell. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bucknell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brampton Bryan Park SSSI, River Teme SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. 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, Bucknell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://bedstoneandbucknell.org/. 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 Bucknell
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bucknell.
The most common application types near Bucknell were discharge of conditions (1).
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