Chesterton, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chesterton, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chesterton are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chesterton
Worfield is a civil parish and village located in Shropshire, West Midlands, England, situated 120 miles northwest of London and 10 miles west of Wolverhampton. Positioned north of Bridgnorth and southeast of Telford, the parish encompasses several hamlets, including Chesterton, and is bordered by the River Worfe. As of the 2021 census, Worfield's population stands at 2,225, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development initiatives.
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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 034A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chesterton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chesterton.
- 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 Chesterton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Chesterton.
- 26/02054/FUL · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - The Fold Chesterton Farm Barns Chesterton Bridgnorth Shropshire WV15 5NX
Installation of two Air conditioning units.
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-02
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A brief summary of Chesterton in Shropshire
Worfield is a civil parish and village located in Shropshire, West Midlands, England, situated 120 miles northwest of London and 10 miles west of Wolverhampton. Positioned north of Bridgnorth and southeast of Telford, the parish encompasses several hamlets, including Chesterton, and is bordered by the River Worfe. As of the 2021 census, Worfield's population stands at 2,225, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development initiatives.
Property prices in Chesterton 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 Chesterton a particularly low-crime area.
Chesterton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Badger. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chesterton 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 Chesterton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Chesterton.
The most common application types near Chesterton were outline 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.