How long do planning decisions take near Coton?

The average planning decision time near Coton is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Coton?

The planning approval rate near Coton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coton?

The most common type of planning application near Coton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coton?

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Coton, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coton, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Coton are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Coton

Coton is a quaint village located in Shropshire, situated approximately one mile southeast of Hollinwood along the road connecting Whitchurch to Wem. Its strategic location makes it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments within the region.

District: Wem Rural

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £402,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coton.

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Coton in Shropshire

Property prices in Coton show an average sale price of £402,170, 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 a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Coton

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Coton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 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 were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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