Dovaston, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dovaston, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Dovaston
Dovaston, a village in Shropshire, is known for its historical connections and notable figures, including John Freeman Milward Dovaston, a 19th-century poet and naturalist, and Margaret Dovaston, a 20th-century painter. This quaint location may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for those looking to engage with its rich cultural heritage and community development potential.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dovaston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dovaston.
- 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 Dovaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Dovaston.
- - Land Near Plasau Oak Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8EE
Installation of a 25m lattice tower, 6 no. antenna apertures, 2 no. 600mm microwave transmission dishes and equipment cabinets inside a 6m x 10m compound enclosed by a 1.8m high close board timber fen
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Dovaston in Shropshire
Dovaston, a village in Shropshire, is known for its historical connections and notable figures, including John Freeman Milward Dovaston, a 19th-century poet and naturalist, and Margaret Dovaston, a 20th-century painter. This quaint location may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for those looking to engage with its rich cultural heritage and community development potential.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dovaston a particularly low-crime area.
Dovaston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kinnerley, Knockin. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dovaston 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 Dovaston
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Dovaston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dovaston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dovaston were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), telecoms (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kinnerley planning applications
- Kynaston planning applications
- Plasau planning applications
- Knockin Heath planning applications
- Edgerley planning applications
- Turfmoor planning applications
- Knockin planning applications
- Sandford planning applications
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