Ellesmere, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ellesmere, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Ellesmere
Ellesmere is a town in Shropshire, England, situated close to the Welsh border and near the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, as well as the Welsh city of Wrexham. The town is recognized for its nearby meres, making it a unique location for potential planning applications related to recreational and environmental development.
Population: 3,835 (2011)
District: Ellesmere Urban
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,709 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ellesmere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ellesmere.
- 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 Ellesmere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Ellesmere.
- - Former Canal Warehouse New Wharf Road Ellesmere Shropshire
Discharge of condiiton 4 (Schedule of building works document, reference 25064/MOK, dated November 2025) relating to 22/01879/LBC for works to Listed Building to facilitate the conversion of former ca
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Flat White Lion Antiques 4 Market Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0AN
Discharge of condition 3 (exterior goods), conditon 4 (roofing materials), condition 5 (roof construction), condition 6 (roof windows) and condition 9 (wall lining) relating to 24/03009/LBC for the pr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Black Lion Hotel Scotland Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EG
Full external decorations and minor alteration to pergola
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Unit 3 Ploughmans Corner Wharf Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EJ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class
Status: Permitted | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Scotts Victoria Garage Scotland Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DG
Discharge of Condition 4b, 4c, and 4d (Site Investigation Report) of planning permission 23/02521/VAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Premier 3A Scotland Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DE
Installation of 1no. illuminated logo panel
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Land South Of Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire
Discharge of Condition 5 (WSI) of planning permission 23/00212/VAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Proposed Dwelling North Of Garth Willow Street Ellesmere Shropshire
Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of one single storey dwelling including the widening of the existing of vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - Land South Of Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire
Discharge of Condition 8 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) -of planning permission 21/03602/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Ellesmere in Shropshire
Ellesmere is a town in Shropshire, England, situated close to the Welsh border and near the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, as well as the Welsh city of Wrexham. The town is recognized for its nearby meres, making it a unique location for potential planning applications related to recreational and environmental development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,835 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Ellesmere Urban district.
Property prices in Ellesmere show an average sale price of £282,709, 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 Ellesmere a particularly low-crime area.
Ellesmere has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ellesmere. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Ellesmere. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Ellesmere.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Ellesmere slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ellesmere were discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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