How long do planning decisions take near Ditherington?

The average planning decision time near Ditherington is 38 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 Ditherington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ditherington?

The most common type of planning application near Ditherington is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ditherington?

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Ditherington, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ditherington, Shropshire.

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About Ditherington

Ditherington is a suburb of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. Notably, it ranks as the fourth most deprived ward in the Shropshire unitary authority, which may impact planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
LSOA: Shropshire 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ditherington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ditherington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Ditherington.

- Site Of Former Sports And Social Club And Bowling Green Albert Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4JB
Discharge of Condition 3(e) (Verication Report) of planning permission 20/05217/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 1 Comet Drive Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4AY
Rear single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Site Of Former Sports And Social Club And Bowling Green Albert Road Shrewsbury Shropshire
Discharge of condition 8 (BALL STRIKE MITIGATION) attached to planning approval ref: 20/05217/FUL (as amended by 24/01443/AMP).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-04-23
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- Hillcrest Ditherington Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4BA
Non material amendment to omit 2no bat boxes to the north west elevation, re-configure solar panels to south west elevation and introduce window to double garage relating to Planning Permission 24/043
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-03-14
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- Social Club Albert Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4JB
Non-material amendment relating to 20/05217/FUL Erection of 12No. dwellings (C3 Class) and 14No. supported living flats with Community Hub (C2 Class) and associated external works including ball strik
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-11-04
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- 21 Whitchurch Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4DN
Extensions and alterations to create 4 dwellings, retention of existing dwellinghouse, and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-23
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- Proposed Dwelling To The East Of Mount Pleasant Road Shrewsbury Shropshire
Discharge of Condition 2 (Construction Method Statement) relating to Planning Permission 21/00875/REM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Ditherington in Shropshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ditherington a particularly low-crime area.

Ditherington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Harlescott, 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 Ditherington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old River Bed, Shrewsbury SSSI. 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 Ditherington

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Ditherington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

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

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 Ditherington were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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