Ditton Priors, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ditton Priors, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ditton Priors are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ditton Priors
Ditton Priors is a charming village and civil parish located in the Bridgnorth postal district of Shropshire, England. Historically referred to as Priors Ditton, this quaint locality offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications.
Population: 798 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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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 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ditton Priors.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ditton Priors.
- 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 Ditton Priors based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Ditton Priors.
- - 4 St Johns Court Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6TQ
Replace existing conservatory, repoint west gable and replace front canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - St John The Baptists Church Church Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Proposed new accessible toilet to the south porch and new water and drainage connections
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - St John The Baptists Church Church Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Proposed new accessible toilet to the south porch and new water and drainage connections
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - The Vicarage Church Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SQ
Reduce back 1no Sycamore (T1), 1no Ash (T3), 1no Hawthorn and Damson (T5) and group of Cypress (G1), re-coppice 1no Hazel (T2) & fell 1no Damson (T4) (See Schedule) within Ditton Priors Conservation A
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Proposed Temporary Mobile Home At Fernlea Ditton Priors Shropshire
Change of use of land for the siting of a mobile home (temporary)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Proposed Residential Development Land To The East Of Derrington Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Screening opinion for divert and underground the existing 11KV overhead lines at the above location. The work will involve installing an additional wood pole support between existing poles 77SAF150 &
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - 14 Ruthall Close Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6RA
Garage conversion and erection of a first floor extension to create a self contained annex ancillary to main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - Brown Clee C E Primary School Station Road Ditton Priors Shropshire WV16 6SS
Erection of single storey classroom extension and associated landscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-04-04
View full details - - Church Farm Derrington Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SQ
Reduce crown to previous pruning points and manage growth on a 5 year cutting cycle of 1no White Willow within Ditton Priors Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-12-16
View full details - - 14 St Johns Court Ditton Priors WV16 6TQ
Pollard and thin out excessive growth to trees (See Photos for extent of work) which include Cedar, Rowan, Hawthorne and Silver Birch within Ditton Priors Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-12-12
View full details - - Residential Development Land To The South Of Station Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Variation of Condition No.2 (approved plans) pursuant of 19/04692/FUL to allow for substitution of housetypes on plots 7-16
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-04-29
View full details - - Residential Development Land To The South Of Station Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Request for Screening Opinion in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) (England and Wales) 2017 Addendum - Proposed diversion and undergrounding of an existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-02-08
View full details - - St Johns Baprist Church Church Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SQ
Crown Raise 1no Yew Tree protected by The Bridgnorth District Council (Ditton Priors) TPO 1983
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-10-16
View full details - - St. John's Baptist Church Church Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SQ
Various works to trees (please see attached schedule) within Ditton Priors Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-10-16
View full details - - The Old Shires Derrington Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SQ
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) on planning permission 17/06158/FUL for the erection of an oak framed car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-04-08
View full details - - Oakridge Ashfield Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6TW
Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act for the retrospective installation of six biomass boilers, combined heat and power unit in two existing buildings with covered loadin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-11-14
View full details - - 15 St Johns Court Ditton Priors WV16 6TQ
Fell 1no Walnut within Ditton Priors Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-09-25
View full details - - Residential Development Land To The South Of Station Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Approval of reserved matters (siting, appearance, layout and landscaping) pursuant to 14/02943/OUT for the residential development of 16 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-08-17
View full details - - Proposed Dwelling To The East Of Derrington Road Ditton Priors Shropshire
Erection of a detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-06-08
View full details - - The Old Shires Derrington Road Ditton Priors Shropshire WV16 6SQ
Erection of an oak framed car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-01-17
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A brief summary of Ditton Priors in Shropshire
Ditton Priors is a charming village and civil parish located in the Bridgnorth postal district of Shropshire, England. Historically referred to as Priors Ditton, this quaint locality offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 798 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Ditton Priors 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 Ditton Priors a particularly low-crime area.
Ditton Priors has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ditton Priors. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ditton Priors includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Derrington Meadow SSSI; 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.
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Planning Activity in Ditton Priors
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ditton Priors. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Ditton Priors.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Ditton Priors slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ditton Priors were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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