Coton Hill, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coton Hill, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coton Hill are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coton Hill
Coton Hill is a suburb located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, bordered by the River Severn to the west and Bagley Brook to the east, which was the original riverbed of the Severn. This picturesque area is significant for planning applications, given its proximity to natural waterways and residential developments.
Population: 1,500
District: Shrewsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
- LSOA: Shropshire 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coton Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coton Hill.
- 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 Coton Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Coton Hill.
- 26/01926/AMP · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 17 And 19 Alma Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QL
Non material amendment for a slight increase in the rear dormers sizes (width) in order that the outer dormer walls can sit on the party walls relating to Planning Permission 25/02882/VAR
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 24 Mount Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QJ
Replacement of existing timber sash windows to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 22 Mount Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QJ
Reduce by 30% 2no. Yews, remove overhanging branches from 1no. Acer (12 feet), remove 1no. Fir (and replace with alternative species) within Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - The Coach House Hunter Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QN
Pollard to a height of 2.5m 3no. trees within Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 42 Mount Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QH
Replace existing windows on front elevation and replacement front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Severn Lodge 22 Hunter Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QN
To fell 6no. Cupressus and 1no. Prunus and to carry out various works to 16no. trees of various species (as per schedule) within Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 4 The Mount Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8PS
Erection of replacement entrance porch , removal of balcony, replacement windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 17 To 19 Alma Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QL
Variation of Condition No. 2 attached to permission 25/01311/FUL dated 22 May 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - 22 Mount Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QJ
Reduce height by 20% of 1no Silver Birch & crown reduce by 30% 1no Hazel within Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 80 Coton Mount Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2NH
Erection of a single storey rear extension to a semi-detached dwelling, dimensions 4.50 metres beyond the rear wall, 3 metres maximum height and 2.94 metres high to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - St Georges Church St Georges Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QA
Crown reduce by 15%, crown thin by 10% & crown lift by 2.5m 1no Silver Birch protected by the Shropshire Council (Land at St Georges Church, St Georges Street, Shrewsbury) TPO 2014 (Ref: SC/00174/14)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-09
View full details - - The Coach House Severn Lodge 22 Hunter Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QN
Single Storey Rear extension and replacement front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 80 Coton Mount Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2NH
Removal of existing rear porch and store and replacement single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 44 Mount Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QH
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 60 Coton Mount Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2NL
Erection of single storey rear extension and internal alterations to provide comfortable disabled living conditions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 4 Alma Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QL
Reduce in height by 2m and prune back overhanging branches by 1m of 1no Lawson Cypress within Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-11-16
View full details - - 22 Mount Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QJ
Reduce crown by 30% of 2no Yew (T1&T5), prune back 1no Mulberry (T2) & reduce limb and balance crown of 1no Walnut (T4) within Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-11-08
View full details - - 84 The Mount Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8PN
Discharge of condition 3 (Details of External Materials)attached to planning permission 22/00313/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 21 Alma Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QL
New windows to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-07-04
View full details - - 6 St Georges Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8QA
Discharge of condition 5 (External Materials) attached to planning permission 21/02434/FUL Erection of replacement lean to (with slate covered roof) following demolition of existing lean to (with glaz
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-10-11
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A brief summary of Coton Hill in Shropshire
Coton Hill is a suburb located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, bordered by the River Severn to the west and Bagley Brook to the east, which was the original riverbed of the Severn. This picturesque area is significant for planning applications, given its proximity to natural waterways and residential developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,500. It sits within the Shrewsbury district.
Property prices in Coton Hill show an average sale price of £305,610, 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 Coton Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Coton Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Belle Vue, Shrewsbury. 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 Coton Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old River Bed, Shrewsbury SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Coton Hill
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Coton Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Coton Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coton Hill were tree works (23), discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (20). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 99 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 77 applications
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