Cwm Head, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cwm Head, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Cwm Head
Cwm Head is a quaint hamlet located in Shropshire, England, whose name translates to "Head of the Valley" in a blend of Welsh and English. This picturesque settlement offers a unique character and potential opportunities for local planning applications, reflecting both its cultural heritage and scenic landscape.
District: Wistanstow
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 028B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cwm Head.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cwm Head.
- 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 Cwm Head based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Cwm Head.
- - Pillocks Green And Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire
To uprate approx 680m of an existing 2 wire overhead line (11,000 volt) to 3 wires (11,000 volts) overhead line with max.pole height 11.5m, to upgrade the supplies
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Far Seven Acres Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Siting of static caravan to provide temporary residential accommodation during construction of previously approved affordable dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - Proposed Affordable Dwelling North Of Meadow Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire
Discharge Conditions 4 (materials) and 5 (external lighting) of planning permission No. 24/03048/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Four Oaks House Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Discharge Condition 6 (fenestration) of planning permission No. 16/01481/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Communication Mast Tv Relay Station Whittingslow Shropshire SY6 6PZ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the removal of 3 no. existing antennas, installation of 3 no. new antennas and installation of 1 no. new dish and associated ancillary upgrad
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-04-24
View full details - - Cwm Head House Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Erection of single storey extension and rebuilding of an existing conservatory with solid roof incorporating a glazed rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-02-02
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Discharge of conditions 4 (Materials) and 5 (Bat Boxes) attached to planning permission 20/00847/VAR (18/02540/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-03-24
View full details - - The Coppice Whittingslow Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PZ
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Landscaping works) 7 (Bat/Bird Boxes) and 8 (External Lighting) associated with planning application number 20/01942/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-12-04
View full details - - The Coppice Whittingslow Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PZ
Erection of replacement bungalow and septic tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-05-19
View full details - - Cwm Head Farm Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Change of use of land to domestic and erection of extension to garage with annex above to provide ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-04-08
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Variation of condition no.2 attached to planning permission reference 18/02540/FUL dated 18/10/2018Condition Number(s): Condition 2Conditions(s) Removal:Condition 2 to be changed so that the permissio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-02-27
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-06-06
View full details - - Proposed Affordable Dwelling NE Of Meadow Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire
Erection of affordable dwelling and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-04-12
View full details - - Pillocks Green Hamperley Marshbrook Shropshire SY6 6PX
Application for Prior Approval under Part 3, Class MB of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment & consequential provisions) (England) Order 2014 for the conversion from
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-03-02
View full details - - Meadow Cottage Cwm Head Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PX
Erection of agricultural building for hay storage and lambing ewes
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2013-05-22
View full details - - The Old Barn Whittingslow Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PZ
Erection of two-storey side extension and rear orangery (amendment to planning permission 10/04318/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2012-09-19
View full details - - Meadow Cottage Hamperley Shropshire SY6 6PX
Erection of agricultural building for storage of hay and straw
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2011-04-27
View full details - - The Old Barn Whitingslow Shropshire SY6 6PZ
Erection of stone outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2009-10-12
View full details - - Land At Cwm Head Church Stretton CHURCH STRETTON Shropshire SY6 6PX
Erection of an affordable dwelling and installation of a septic tank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2008-02-18
View full details - - The Old Barn Whittingslow Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6PZ
Erection of extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2007-12-17
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A brief summary of Cwm Head in Shropshire
Cwm Head is a quaint hamlet located in Shropshire, England, whose name translates to "Head of the Valley" in a blend of Welsh and English. This picturesque settlement offers a unique character and potential opportunities for local planning applications, reflecting both its cultural heritage and scenic landscape. It sits within the Wistanstow district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cwm Head a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cwm Head includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Cwm Head 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 Cwm Head
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Cwm Head. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cwm Head.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cwm Head were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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