Edgton, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Edgton, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Edgton
Edgton is a quaint village and civil parish in rural Shropshire, located south of the River Onny. Nestled within a remote area, it is approximately 4 miles west of Craven Arms and lies along the historic stagecoach route connecting London to Bishop's Castle. Nearby market towns include Bishop's Castle, Craven Arms, Clun, and Church Stretton, while the larger village of Lydbury North is just a few miles to the west, making Edgton a unique spot for potential planning applications in a serene setting.
Population: 107 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 036C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Edgton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Edgton.
- 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 Edgton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Edgton.
- - Manor Farm Edgton Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HN
Alterations and additions to dwelling and outbuilding to include erection of garden room extension and installation of roof-mounted solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Hare Hill Farm Edgton Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HN
Erection of permanent rural occupational worker's dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Hare Hill Farm Edgton Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HN
Erection of two additional polytunnels and water storage tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - Proposed Development Land Adj Beadles Corner Edgton Shropshire
Outline application (All matters Reserved) for the conversion of barn into residential accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-05-17
View full details - - Hare Hill Farm Edgton Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HN
Temporary siting of static caravan for use as rural occupational dwelling and installation of septic tank
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-10-31
View full details - - Land To The West Of The Old Vicarage Lydbury North Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HN
Erection of two poly tunnels for commercial use to produce fruit and vegetables to sell in local communities
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-09-04
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Lydbury North Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HN
Demolition of existing ground floor extension and erection of new, replacement extension; demolition of agricultural building and replacement with artist's studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-03-13
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A brief summary of Edgton in Shropshire
Edgton is a quaint village and civil parish in rural Shropshire, located south of the River Onny. Nestled within a remote area, it is approximately 4 miles west of Craven Arms and lies along the historic stagecoach route connecting London to Bishop's Castle. Nearby market towns include Bishop's Castle, Craven Arms, Clun, and Church Stretton, while the larger village of Lydbury North is just a few miles to the west, making Edgton a unique spot for potential planning applications in a serene setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 107 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Edgton show an average sale price of £373,280, 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 Edgton a particularly low-crime area.
Edgton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Edgton. 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 Edgton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Flat Coppice SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Edgton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Edgton.
The most common application types near Edgton were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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